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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.56, 405.48 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.56, 405.48 and 245.56 is: 338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.56 : 405.48 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.56/405.48 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.56x = 405.48 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.56x = 99,569.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,569.67/294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.03

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