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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.73, 451.91 and 247.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.73, 451.91 and 247.73 is: 371.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.73 : 451.91 = 247.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.73/451.91 = 247.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.73x = 451.91 × 247.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.73x = 111,950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,950.02/301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.03

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