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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 498.90 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 498.90 and 245.04 is: 338.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 498.90 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/498.90 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 498.90 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 122,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,250.46/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.12

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