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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.30, 451.59 and 241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.30, 451.59 and 241.54 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.30 : 451.59 = 241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.30/451.59 = 241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.30x = 451.59 × 241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.30x = 109,077.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,077.05/302.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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