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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.27, 455.10 and 242.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.27, 455.10 and 242.79 is: 364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.27 : 455.10 = 242.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.27/455.10 = 242.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.27x = 455.10 × 242.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.27x = 110,493.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,493.73/303.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.34

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