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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 499.14 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 499.14 and 245.16 is: 338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 499.14 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/499.14 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 499.14 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 122,369.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,369.16/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.22

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