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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.81, 456.15 and 249.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.81, 456.15 and 249.33 is: 373.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.81 : 456.15 = 249.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.81/456.15 = 249.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.81x = 456.15 × 249.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.81x = 113,729.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,729.60/304.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.12

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