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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.32, 450.45 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.32, 450.45 and 245.39 is: 368.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.32 : 450.45 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.32/450.45 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.32x = 450.45 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.32x = 110,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,537.05/300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.07

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