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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.71, 414.50 and 245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.71, 414.50 and 245.35 is: 338.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.71 : 414.50 = 245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.71/414.50 = 245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.71x = 414.50 × 245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.71x = 101,700.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,700.45/300.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.20

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