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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.01, 417.20 and 243.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.01, 417.20 and 243.69 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.01 : 417.20 = 243.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.01/417.20 = 243.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.01x = 417.20 × 243.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.01x = 101,666.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,666.25/302.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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