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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.64, 449.96 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.64, 449.96 and 245.92 is: 368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.64 : 449.96 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.64/449.96 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.64x = 449.96 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.64x = 110,654.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,654.16/300.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.06

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