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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.10, 453.69 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.10, 453.69 and 245.50 is: 367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.10 : 453.69 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.10/453.69 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.10x = 453.69 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.10x = 111,380.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,380.90/303.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.47

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