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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.35, 454.95 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.35, 454.95 and 249.12 is: 373.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.35 : 454.95 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.35/454.95 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.35x = 454.95 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.35x = 113,337.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,337.14/303.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.62

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