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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 415.17 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 415.17 and 245.57 is: 338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 415.17 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/415.17 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 415.17 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 101,951.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,951.22/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.80

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