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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.26, 498.58 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.26, 498.58 and 245.06 is: 338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.26 : 498.58 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.26/498.58 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.26x = 498.58 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.26x = 122,182.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,182.01/361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.21

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