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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.82, 499.11 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.82, 499.11 and 245.18 is: 338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.82 : 499.11 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.82/499.11 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.82x = 499.11 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.82x = 122,371.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,371.79/361.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.21

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