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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.05, 454.57 and 242.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.05, 454.57 and 242.30 is: 363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.05 : 454.57 = 242.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.05/454.57 = 242.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.05x = 454.57 × 242.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.05x = 110,139.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,139.43/303.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.44

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