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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.36, 418.11 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.36, 418.11 and 245.12 is: 338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.36 : 418.11 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.36/418.11 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.36x = 418.11 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.36x = 102,487.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,487.12/302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.96

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