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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.23, 453.14 and 253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.23, 453.14 and 253.24 is: 379.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.23 : 453.14 = 253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.23/453.14 = 253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.23x = 453.14 × 253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.23x = 114,755.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,755.70/302.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.70

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