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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.37, 455.49 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.37, 455.49 and 248.88 is: 372.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.37 : 455.49 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.37/455.49 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.37x = 455.49 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.37x = 113,362.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,362.35/304.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.46

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