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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 416.56 and 253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 416.56 and 253.24 is: 348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 416.56 = 253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/416.56 = 253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 416.56 × 253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 105,489.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,489.65/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.84

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