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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.50, 450.32 and 242.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.50, 450.32 and 242.86 is: 363.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.50 : 450.32 = 242.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.50/450.32 = 242.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.50x = 450.32 × 242.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.50x = 109,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,364.72/300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.94

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