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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.73, 451.73 and 243.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.73, 451.73 and 243.02 is: 365.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.73 : 451.73 = 243.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.73/451.73 = 243.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.73x = 451.73 × 243.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.73x = 109,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,779.42/300.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.04

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