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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 453.91 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 453.91 and 248.32 is: 374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 453.91 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/453.91 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 453.91 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 112,714.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,714.93/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.17

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