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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.49, 450.10 and 245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.49, 450.10 and 245.80 is: 368.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.49 : 450.10 = 245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.49/450.10 = 245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.49x = 450.10 × 245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.49x = 110,634.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,634.58/300.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.18

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