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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 414.26 and 245.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 414.26 and 245.26 is: 338.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 414.26 = 245.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/414.26 = 245.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 414.26 × 245.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 101,599.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,599.34/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.06

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