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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.70, 451.33 and 250.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.70, 451.33 and 250.45 is: 374.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.70 : 451.33 = 250.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.70/451.33 = 250.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.70x = 451.33 × 250.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.70x = 113,033.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,033.84/301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.65

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