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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.30, 459.09 and 252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.30, 459.09 and 252.30 is: 378.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.30 : 459.09 = 252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.30/459.09 = 252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.30x = 459.09 × 252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.30x = 115,828.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,828.41/306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.15

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