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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.14, 454.71 and 242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.14, 454.71 and 242.19 is: 363.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.14 : 454.71 = 242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.14/454.71 = 242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.14x = 454.71 × 242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.14x = 110,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,127.12/303.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.29

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