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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.11, 451.10 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.11, 451.10 and 249.08 is: 374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.11 : 451.10 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.11/451.10 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.11x = 451.10 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.11x = 112,358.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,358.36/300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.40

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