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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.34, 452.84 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.34, 452.84 and 248.13 is: 371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.34 : 452.84 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.34/452.84 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.34x = 452.84 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.34x = 112,361.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,361.95/302.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.64

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