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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.88, 499.32 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.88, 499.32 and 245.48 is: 338.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.88 : 499.32 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.88/499.32 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.88x = 499.32 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.88x = 122,573.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,573.07/361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.71

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