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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.34, 419.13 and 245.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.34, 419.13 and 245.21 is: 337.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.34 : 419.13 = 245.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.34/419.13 = 245.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.34x = 419.13 × 245.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.34x = 102,772.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,772.77/304.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.70

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