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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.00, 423.90 and 245.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.00, 423.90 and 245.63 is: 338.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.00 : 423.90 = 245.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.00/423.90 = 245.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.00x = 423.90 × 245.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.00x = 104,120.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,120.44/308.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.06

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