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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.01, 366.86 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.01, 366.86 and 204.30 is: 305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.01 : 366.86 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.01/366.86 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.01x = 366.86 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.01x = 74,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,948.48/245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.90

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