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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.52, 424.69 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.52, 424.69 and 245.76 is: 339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.52 : 424.69 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.52/424.69 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.52x = 424.69 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.52x = 104,369.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,369.61/307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.39

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