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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.01, 459.02 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.01, 459.02 and 245.94 is: 368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.01 : 459.02 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.01/459.02 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.01x = 459.02 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.01x = 112,887.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,887.85/306.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.90

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