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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.42, 406.14 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.42, 406.14 and 245.54 is: 338.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.42 : 406.14 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.42/406.14 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.42x = 406.14 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.42x = 99,723.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,723.62/294.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.71

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