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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.72, 423.91 and 245.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.72, 423.91 and 245.53 is: 338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.72 : 423.91 = 245.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.72/423.91 = 245.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.72x = 423.91 × 245.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.72x = 104,082.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,082.62/307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.24

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