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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.67, 449.55 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.67, 449.55 and 245.40 is: 368.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.67 : 449.55 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.67/449.55 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.67x = 449.55 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.67x = 110,319.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,319.57/299.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.14

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