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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.83, 454.67 and 248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.83, 454.67 and 248.56 is: 373.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.83 : 454.67 = 248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.83/454.67 = 248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.83x = 454.67 × 248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.83x = 113,012.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,012.78/302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.19

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