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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.45, 453.44 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.45, 453.44 and 249.18 is: 372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.45 : 453.44 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.45/453.44 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.45x = 453.44 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.45x = 112,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,986.93/303.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.34

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