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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.03, 454.49 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.03, 454.49 and 252 is: 377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.03 : 454.49 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.03/454.49 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.03x = 454.49 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.03x = 114,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,531.48/303.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.95

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