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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.49, 407.08 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.49, 407.08 and 245.39 is: 338.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.49 : 407.08 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.49/407.08 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.49x = 407.08 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.49x = 99,893.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,893.36/295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.06

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