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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.81, 453.50 and 241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.81, 453.50 and 241.99 is: 362.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.81 : 453.50 = 241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.81/453.50 = 241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.81x = 453.50 × 241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.81x = 109,741.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,741.03/302.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.41

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