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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.79, 449.76 and 245.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.79, 449.76 and 245.45 is: 368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.79 : 449.76 = 245.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.79/449.76 = 245.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.79x = 449.76 × 245.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.79x = 110,393.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,393.59/299.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.24

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