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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.37, 453.51 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.37, 453.51 and 251.34 is: 376.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.37 : 453.51 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.37/453.51 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.37x = 453.51 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.37x = 113,985.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,985.20/302.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.97

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