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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.12, 451.12 and 248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.12, 451.12 and 248.12 is: 370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.12 : 451.12 = 248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.12/451.12 = 248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.12x = 451.12 × 248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.12x = 111,931.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,931.89/302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.49

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