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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.73, 450.14 and 245.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.73, 450.14 and 245.81 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.73 : 450.14 = 245.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.73/450.14 = 245.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.73x = 450.14 × 245.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.73x = 110,648.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,648.91/298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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