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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.46, 411.48 and 245.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.46, 411.48 and 245.10 is: 337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.46 : 411.48 = 245.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.46/411.48 = 245.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.46x = 411.48 × 245.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.46x = 100,853.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,853.75/298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.91

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