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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 424.98 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 424.98 and 245.88 is: 339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 424.98 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/424.98 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 424.98 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 104,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,494.08/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.09

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