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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.51, 454.86 and 250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.51, 454.86 and 250.05 is: 374.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.51 : 454.86 = 250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.51/454.86 = 250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.51x = 454.86 × 250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.51x = 113,737.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,737.74/303.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.74

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