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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.50, 458.96 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.50, 458.96 and 245.75 is: 367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.50 : 458.96 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.50/458.96 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.50x = 458.96 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.50x = 112,785.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,785.90/306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.99

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