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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.44, 459.15 and 245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.44, 459.15 and 245.23 is: 368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 459.15 = 245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/459.15 = 245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 459.15 × 245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 112,597.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,597.35/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.64

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