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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 451.50 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 451.50 and 247.24 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 451.50 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/451.50 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 451.50 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 111,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,628.86/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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