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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.22, 452.74 and 253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.22, 452.74 and 253.34 is: 379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.22 : 452.74 = 253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.22/452.74 = 253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.22x = 452.74 × 253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.22x = 114,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,697.15/302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.52

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