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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.54, 451.50 and 248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.54, 451.50 and 248.08 is: 371.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.54 : 451.50 = 248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.54/451.50 = 248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.54x = 451.50 × 248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.54x = 112,008.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,008.12/301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.45

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