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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.03, 453.33 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.03, 453.33 and 242.28 is: 362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.03 : 453.33 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.03/453.33 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.03x = 453.33 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.03x = 109,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,832.79/303.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.45

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