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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.41, 445.49 and 245.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.41, 445.49 and 245.38 is: 368.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.41 : 445.49 = 245.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.41/445.49 = 245.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.41x = 445.49 × 245.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.41x = 109,312.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,312.11/296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.79

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