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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.81, 419.72 and 245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.81, 419.72 and 245.49 is: 339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.81 : 419.72 = 245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.81/419.72 = 245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.81x = 419.72 × 245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.81x = 103,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,035.84/303.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.15

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