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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.16, 459.48 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.16, 459.48 and 245.84 is: 368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.16 : 459.48 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.16/459.48 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.16x = 459.48 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.16x = 112,958.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,958.56/306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.95

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