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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.36, 456 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.36, 456 and 250.40 is: 376.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.36 : 456 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.36/456 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.36x = 456 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.36x = 114,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,182.40/303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.39

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