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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.48, 452.22 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.48, 452.22 and 253.48 is: 380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.48 : 452.22 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.48/452.22 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.48x = 452.22 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.48x = 114,628.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,628.73/301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.22

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