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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.90, 455.24 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.90, 455.24 and 251.88 is: 378.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.90 : 455.24 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.90/455.24 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.90x = 455.24 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.90x = 114,665.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,665.85/302.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.56

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