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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.17, 448.98 and 250.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.17, 448.98 and 250.46 is: 374.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.17 : 448.98 = 250.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.17/448.98 = 250.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.17x = 448.98 × 250.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.17x = 112,448.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,448.03/300.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.61

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