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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 415.32 and 245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 415.32 and 245.27 is: 338.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 415.32 = 245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/415.32 = 245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 415.32 × 245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 101,863.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,863.46/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.93

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