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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 451.71 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 451.71 and 250.68 is: 374.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 451.71 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/451.71 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 451.71 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 113,234.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,234.66/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.30

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