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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.71, 423.90 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.71, 423.90 and 245.48 is: 338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.71 : 423.90 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.71/423.90 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.71x = 423.90 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.71x = 104,056.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,056.85/307.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.17

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