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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.14, 405.48 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.14, 405.48 and 245 is: 337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.14 : 405.48 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.14/405.48 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.14x = 405.48 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.14x = 99,342.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,342.60/294.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.74

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