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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.52, 452.04 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.52, 452.04 and 250.16 is: 375.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.52 : 452.04 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.52/452.04 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.52x = 452.04 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.52x = 113,082.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,082.33/301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.04

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