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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.43, 454.23 and 247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.43, 454.23 and 247.67 is: 371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.43 : 454.23 = 247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.43/454.23 = 247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.43x = 454.23 × 247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.43x = 112,496.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,496.87/302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.98

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