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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.18, 450.27 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.18, 450.27 and 243.06 is: 364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.18 : 450.27 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.18/450.27 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.18x = 450.27 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.18x = 109,442.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,442.63/300.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.59

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