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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.04, 452.25 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.04, 452.25 and 250.50 is: 375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.04 : 452.25 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.04/452.25 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.04x = 452.25 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.04x = 113,290.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,290.32/302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.08

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