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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.74, 451.82 and 242.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.74, 451.82 and 242.86 is: 363.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.74 : 451.82 = 242.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.74/451.82 = 242.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.74x = 451.82 × 242.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.74x = 109,725.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,725.81/301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.64

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