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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.74, 454.28 and 251.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.74, 454.28 and 251.99 is: 378.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.74 : 454.28 = 251.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.74/454.28 = 251.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.74x = 454.28 × 251.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.74x = 114,473.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,473.89/302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.13

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