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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.30, 368.40 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.30, 368.40 and 208.94 is: 313.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.30 : 368.40 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.30/368.40 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.30x = 368.40 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.30x = 76,973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,973.50/245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.79

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