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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.15, 414.59 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.15, 414.59 and 245.57 is: 339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.15 : 414.59 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.15/414.59 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.15x = 414.59 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.15x = 101,807.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,807.57/300.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.19

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