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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.08, 453.54 and 247.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.08, 453.54 and 247.81 is: 372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.08 : 453.54 = 247.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.08/453.54 = 247.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.08x = 453.54 × 247.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.08x = 112,391.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,391.75/302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.06

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