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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.03, 457.83 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.03, 457.83 and 245.28 is: 366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.03 : 457.83 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.03/457.83 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.03x = 457.83 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.03x = 112,296.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,296.54/306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.95

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