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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.32, 452.46 and 253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.32, 452.46 and 253.11 is: 378.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.32 : 452.46 = 253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.32/452.46 = 253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.32x = 452.46 × 253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.32x = 114,522.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,522.15/302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.81

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