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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.80, 410.42 and 245.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.80, 410.42 and 245.00 is: 337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.80 : 410.42 = 245.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.80/410.42 = 245.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.80x = 410.42 × 245.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.80x = 100,554.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,554.54/297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.66

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