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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 450.30 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 450.30 and 252.36 is: 378.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 450.30 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/450.30 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 450.30 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 113,637.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,637.71/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.34

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