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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.72, 454.65 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.72, 454.65 and 245.40 is: 367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.72 : 454.65 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.72/454.65 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.72x = 454.65 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.72x = 111,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,571.11/303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.35

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