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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.54, 458.38 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.54, 458.38 and 245.06 is: 367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.54 : 458.38 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.54/458.38 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.54x = 458.38 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.54x = 112,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,330.60/305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.65

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