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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.89, 414.78 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.89, 414.78 and 245.54 is: 338.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.89 : 414.78 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.89/414.78 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.89x = 414.78 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.89x = 101,845.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,845.08/300.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.48

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