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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.52, 453.20 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.52, 453.20 and 251.68 is: 375.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.52 : 453.20 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.52/453.20 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.52x = 453.20 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.52x = 114,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,061.38/303.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.80

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