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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.89, 453.42 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.89, 453.42 and 249.96 is: 375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.89 : 453.42 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.89/453.42 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.89x = 453.42 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.89x = 113,336.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,336.86/301.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.42

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