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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 452.68 and 248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 452.68 and 248.60 is: 372.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 452.68 = 248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/452.68 = 248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 452.68 × 248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 112,534.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,534.91/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.56

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