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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.47, 420.09 and 245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.47, 420.09 and 245.46 is: 338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.47 : 420.09 = 245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.47/420.09 = 245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.47x = 420.09 × 245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.47x = 103,115.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,115.29/304.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.67

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