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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.12, 451.20 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.12, 451.20 and 249.28 is: 373.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.12 : 451.20 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.12/451.20 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.12x = 451.20 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.12x = 112,475.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,475.14/301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.52

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