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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.24, 419.56 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.24, 419.56 and 245.20 is: 338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.24 : 419.56 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.24/419.56 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.24x = 419.56 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.24x = 102,876.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,876.11/304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.14

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