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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.28, 453.08 and 242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.28, 453.08 and 242.56 is: 362.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.28 : 453.08 = 242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.28/453.08 = 242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.28x = 453.08 × 242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.28x = 109,899.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,899.08/303.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.37

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