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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.43, 453.33 and 250.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.43, 453.33 and 250.77 is: 375.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.43 : 453.33 = 250.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.43/453.33 = 250.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.43x = 453.33 × 250.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.43x = 113,681.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,681.56/302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.89

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