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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.18, 449.25 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.18, 449.25 and 248.44 is: 371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.18 : 449.25 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.18/449.25 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.18x = 449.25 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.18x = 111,611.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,611.67/300.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.82

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