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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.67, 452.09 and 241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.67, 452.09 and 241.62 is: 360.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.67 : 452.09 = 241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.67/452.09 = 241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.67x = 452.09 × 241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.67x = 109,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,232.78/302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.90

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