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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 414.74 and 245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 414.74 and 245.27 is: 338.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 414.74 = 245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/414.74 = 245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 414.74 × 245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 101,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,724.93/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.63

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