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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.26, 945.38 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.26, 945.38 and 245.50 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.26 : 945.38 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.26/945.38 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.26x = 945.38 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.26x = 232,090.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,090.79/630.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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