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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.98, 451.24 and 253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.98, 451.24 and 253.38 is: 378.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.98 : 451.24 = 253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.98/451.24 = 253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.98x = 451.24 × 253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.98x = 114,332.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,332.94/301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.62

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