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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.73, 441.56 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.73, 441.56 and 245.68 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.73 : 441.56 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.73/441.56 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.73x = 441.56 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.73x = 108,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,481.97/294.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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