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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.94, 459.90 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.94, 459.90 and 245.73 is: 369.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.94 : 459.90 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.94/459.90 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.94x = 459.90 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.94x = 113,011.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,011.23/305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.39

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