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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.44, 450.24 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.44, 450.24 and 245.44 is: 369.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.44 : 450.24 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.44/450.24 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.44x = 450.24 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.44x = 110,506.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,506.91/299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.05

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