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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.25, 452.24 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.25, 452.24 and 250.50 is: 376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.25 : 452.24 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.25/452.24 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.25x = 452.24 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.25x = 113,284.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,284.87/301.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.06

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