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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.06, 453.78 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.06, 453.78 and 242.40 is: 362.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.06 : 453.78 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.06/453.78 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.06x = 453.78 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.06x = 109,996.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,996.27/303.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.95

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