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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.89, 454.51 and 252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.89, 454.51 and 252.15 is: 378.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.89 : 454.51 = 252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.89/454.51 = 252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.89x = 454.51 × 252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.89x = 114,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,604.70/302.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.37

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