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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.09, 405.45 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.09, 405.45 and 245.04 is: 337.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.09 : 405.45 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.09/405.45 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.09x = 405.45 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.09x = 99,351.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,351.47/294.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.83

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