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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.28, 458.88 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.28, 458.88 and 245.44 is: 367.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.28 : 458.88 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.28/458.88 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.28x = 458.88 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.28x = 112,627.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,627.51/306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.73

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