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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.95, 423.49 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.95, 423.49 and 245.04 is: 336.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.95 : 423.49 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.95/423.49 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.95x = 423.49 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.95x = 103,771.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,771.99/307.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.98

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