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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.39, 455.09 and 249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.39, 455.09 and 249.62 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.39 : 455.09 = 249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.39/455.09 = 249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.39x = 455.09 × 249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.39x = 113,596.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,596.04/303.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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