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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.21, 453.57 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.21, 453.57 and 251.96 is: 376.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.21 : 453.57 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.21/453.57 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.21x = 453.57 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.21x = 114,279.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,279.23/303.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.90

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