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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.68, 455.03 and 242.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.68, 455.03 and 242.47 is: 364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.68 : 455.03 = 242.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.68/455.03 = 242.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.68x = 455.03 × 242.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.68x = 110,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,331.12/302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.51

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