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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 450.48 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 450.48 and 245.44 is: 368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 450.48 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/450.48 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 450.48 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 110,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,565.81/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.50

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