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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.65, 453.98 and 242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.65, 453.98 and 242.17 is: 363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.65 : 453.98 = 242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.65/453.98 = 242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.65x = 453.98 × 242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.65x = 109,939.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,939.81/302.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.25

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