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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.19, 450.76 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.19, 450.76 and 249.94 is: 374.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.19 : 450.76 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.19/450.76 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.19x = 450.76 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.19x = 112,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,662.95/301.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.06

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