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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 444.54 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 444.54 and 245.34 is: 368.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 444.54 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/444.54 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 444.54 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 109,063.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,063.44/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.56

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