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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.68, 451.02 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.68, 451.02 and 243.56 is: 365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.68 : 451.02 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.68/451.02 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.68x = 451.02 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.68x = 109,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,850.43/300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.34

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