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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 415.43 and 245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 415.43 and 245.77 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 415.43 = 245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/415.43 = 245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 415.43 × 245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 102,100.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,100.23/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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