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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.73, 450.23 and 242.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.73, 450.23 and 242.02 is: 363.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.73 : 450.23 = 242.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.73/450.23 = 242.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.73x = 450.23 × 242.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.73x = 108,964.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,964.02/299.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.54

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