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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.84, 450.24 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.84, 450.24 and 243.24 is: 364.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 450.24 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/450.24 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 450.24 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 109,516.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,516.38/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.04

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