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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.42, 423.75 and 245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.42, 423.75 and 245.14 is: 337.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.42 : 423.75 = 245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.42/423.75 = 245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.42x = 423.75 × 245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.42x = 103,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,878.08/307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.90

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