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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.72, 455.82 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.72, 455.82 and 249.96 is: 375.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.72 : 455.82 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.72/455.82 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.72x = 455.82 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.72x = 113,936.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,936.77/303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.14

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