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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.30, 407.12 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.30, 407.12 and 245.32 is: 338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.30 : 407.12 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.30/407.12 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.30x = 407.12 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.30x = 99,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,874.68/295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.21

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