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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 449.82 and 242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 449.82 and 242.10 is: 362.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 449.82 = 242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/449.82 = 242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 449.82 × 242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 108,901.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,901.42/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.93

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