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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.89, 425.06 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.89, 425.06 and 245.52 is: 338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.89 : 425.06 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.89/425.06 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.89x = 425.06 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.89x = 104,361.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,361.35/307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.96

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