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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.23, 455.03 and 252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.23, 455.03 and 252.50 is: 378.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.23 : 455.03 = 252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.23/455.03 = 252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.23x = 455.03 × 252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.23x = 114,891.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,891.54/303.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.89

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