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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.73, 454.67 and 248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.73, 454.67 and 248.81 is: 374.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.73 : 454.67 = 248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.73/454.67 = 248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.73x = 454.67 × 248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.73x = 113,126.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,126.44/301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.93

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