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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.42, 451.31 and 249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.42, 451.31 and 249.88 is: 374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.42 : 451.31 = 249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.42/451.31 = 249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.42x = 451.31 × 249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.42x = 112,773.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,773.34/301.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.15

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