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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.21, 454.77 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.21, 454.77 and 243.06 is: 364.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.21 : 454.77 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.21/454.77 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.21x = 454.77 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.21x = 110,536.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,536.40/303.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.55

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