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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.04, 418.56 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.04, 418.56 and 245.12 is: 338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.04 : 418.56 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.04/418.56 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.04x = 418.56 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.04x = 102,597.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,597.43/303.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.56

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