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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.08, 455.48 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.08, 455.48 and 249.28 is: 373.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.08 : 455.48 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.08/455.48 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.08x = 455.48 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.08x = 113,542.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,542.05/304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.40

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