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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.37, 459.84 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.37, 459.84 and 245.18 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.37 : 459.84 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.37/459.84 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.37x = 459.84 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.37x = 112,743.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,743.57/307.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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