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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.39, 453.12 and 241.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.39, 453.12 and 241.51 is: 361.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.39 : 453.12 = 241.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.39/453.12 = 241.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.39x = 453.12 × 241.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.39x = 109,430.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,430.97/302.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.88

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