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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.81, 454.37 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.81, 454.37 and 249.27 is: 372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.81 : 454.37 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.81/454.37 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.81x = 454.37 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.81x = 113,259.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,259.56/303.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.80

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