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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.83, 453.17 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.83, 453.17 and 247.56 is: 371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.83 : 453.17 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.83/453.17 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.83x = 453.17 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.83x = 112,185.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,185.53/301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.68

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