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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.39, 455.22 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.39, 455.22 and 252.36 is: 378.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.39 : 455.22 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.39/455.22 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.39x = 455.22 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.39x = 114,879.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,879.32/303.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.65

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