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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.37, 455.01 and 252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.37, 455.01 and 252.34 is: 378.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.37 : 455.01 = 252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.37/455.01 = 252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.37x = 455.01 × 252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.37x = 114,817.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,817.22/303.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.47

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