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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.48, 498.70 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.48, 498.70 and 245 is: 338.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.48 : 498.70 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.48/498.70 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.48x = 498.70 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.48x = 122,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,181.50/361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.00

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