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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.20, 458.30 and 252.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.20, 458.30 and 252.93 is: 377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.20 : 458.30 = 252.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.20/458.30 = 252.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.20x = 458.30 × 252.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.20x = 115,916.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,916.55/307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.33

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