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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.62, 452.07 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.62, 452.07 and 247.26 is: 370.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.62 : 452.07 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.62/452.07 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.62x = 452.07 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.62x = 111,778.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,778.83/301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.59

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