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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.35, 448.34 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.35, 448.34 and 245.13 is: 367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.35 : 448.34 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.35/448.34 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.35x = 448.34 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.35x = 109,898.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,898.68/299.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.13

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