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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.01, 414.83 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.01, 414.83 and 245.57 is: 338.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.01 : 414.83 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.01/414.83 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.01x = 414.83 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.01x = 101,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,868.34/301.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.43

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