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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.19, 452.51 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.19, 452.51 and 251.03 is: 375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.19 : 452.51 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.19/452.51 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.19x = 452.51 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.19x = 113,593.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,593.59/302.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.90

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