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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.86, 451.67 and 257.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.86, 451.67 and 257.50 is: 384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.86 : 451.67 = 257.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.86/451.67 = 257.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.86x = 451.67 × 257.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.86x = 116,305.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,305.03/302.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.02

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