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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 453.87 and 248.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 453.87 and 248.83 is: 373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 453.87 = 248.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/453.87 = 248.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 453.87 × 248.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 112,933.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,933.27/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.24

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