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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 498.88 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 498.88 and 245.44 is: 338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 498.88 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/498.88 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 498.88 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 122,445.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,445.11/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.32

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