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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.81, 414.81 and 245.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.81, 414.81 and 245.37 is: 338.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.81 : 414.81 = 245.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.81/414.81 = 245.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.81x = 414.81 × 245.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.81x = 101,781.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,781.93/300.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.36

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