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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.07, 454.56 and 252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.07, 454.56 and 252.04 is: 378.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.07 : 454.56 = 252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.07/454.56 = 252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.07x = 454.56 × 252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.07x = 114,566.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,566.21/303.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.02

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