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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.25, 445.28 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.25, 445.28 and 245.22 is: 368.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.25 : 445.28 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.25/445.28 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.25x = 445.28 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.25x = 109,191.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,191.56/296.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.58

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