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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.74, 453.31 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.74, 453.31 and 243.86 is: 365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.74 : 453.31 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.74/453.31 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.74x = 453.31 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.74x = 110,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,544.18/302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.15

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