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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.10, 449.92 and 242.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.10, 449.92 and 242.66 is: 363.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.10 : 449.92 = 242.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.10/449.92 = 242.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.10x = 449.92 × 242.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.10x = 109,177.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,177.59/300.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.80

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