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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 454.49 and 257.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 454.49 and 257.23 is: 385.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 454.49 = 257.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/454.49 = 257.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 454.49 × 257.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 116,908.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,908.46/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.84

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