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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.24, 425.27 and 245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.24, 425.27 and 245.97 is: 339.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.24 : 425.27 = 245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.24/425.27 = 245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.24x = 425.27 × 245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.24x = 104,602.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,602.43/308.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.36

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