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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.31, 452.12 and 247.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.31, 452.12 and 247.77 is: 370.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.31 : 452.12 = 247.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.31/452.12 = 247.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.31x = 452.12 × 247.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.31x = 112,020.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,020.53/302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.55

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