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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.94, 414.99 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.94, 414.99 and 245.50 is: 338.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 414.99 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/414.99 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 414.99 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 101,879.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,879.01/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.54

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