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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.20, 418.08 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.20, 418.08 and 245.12 is: 337.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.20 : 418.08 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.20/418.08 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.20x = 418.08 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.20x = 102,479.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,479.77/303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.99

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