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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.41, 419.72 and 245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.41, 419.72 and 245.46 is: 338.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.41 : 419.72 = 245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.41/419.72 = 245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.41x = 419.72 × 245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.41x = 103,023.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,023.24/304.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.44

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