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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 450.97 and 252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 450.97 and 252.11 is: 377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 450.97 = 252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/450.97 = 252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 450.97 × 252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 113,694.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,694.54/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.32

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