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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.73, 453.53 and 241.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.73, 453.53 and 241.79 is: 362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.73 : 453.53 = 241.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.73/453.53 = 241.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.73x = 453.53 × 241.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.73x = 109,655.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,655.54/302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.22

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