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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.01, 452.58 and 241.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.01, 452.58 and 241.95 is: 361.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.01 : 452.58 = 241.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.01/452.58 = 241.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.01x = 452.58 × 241.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.01x = 109,501.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,501.73/303.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.38

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