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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.72, 451.37 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.72, 451.37 and 242.68 is: 363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.72 : 451.37 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.72/451.37 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.72x = 451.37 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.72x = 109,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,537.95/301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.05

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