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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.86, 451.28 and 249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.86, 451.28 and 249.60 is: 374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.86 : 451.28 = 249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.86/451.28 = 249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.86x = 451.28 × 249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.86x = 112,640.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,640.11/300.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.40

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