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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.15, 414.40 and 245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.15, 414.40 and 245.02 is: 338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.15 : 414.40 = 245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.15/414.40 = 245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.15x = 414.40 × 245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.15x = 101,536.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,536.29/300.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.29

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