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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 424.24 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 424.24 and 245.43 is: 338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 424.24 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/424.24 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 424.24 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 104,120.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,120.61/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.50

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