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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.61, 451.68 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.61, 451.68 and 242.94 is: 365.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.61 : 451.68 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.61/451.68 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.61x = 451.68 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.61x = 109,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,731.14/300.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.03

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