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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.36, 445.50 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.36, 445.50 and 245.70 is: 368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.36 : 445.50 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.36/445.50 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.36x = 445.50 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.36x = 109,459.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,459.35/297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.10

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