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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.60, 452.98 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.60, 452.98 and 250.08 is: 374.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.60 : 452.98 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.60/452.98 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.60x = 452.98 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.60x = 113,281.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,281.24/302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.36

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