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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.48, 425.25 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.48, 425.25 and 303.01 is: 417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.48 : 425.25 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.48/425.25 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.48x = 425.25 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.48x = 128,853.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,853.94/308.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.71

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