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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.80, 414.80 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.80, 414.80 and 245.44 is: 338.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.80 : 414.80 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.80/414.80 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.80x = 414.80 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.80x = 101,808.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,808.51/300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.46

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