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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 453.36 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 453.36 and 251.25 is: 376.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 453.36 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/453.36 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 453.36 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 113,906.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,906.70/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.83

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