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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.33, 455.00 and 242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.33, 455.00 and 242.84 is: 364.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.33 : 455.00 = 242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.33/455.00 = 242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.33x = 455.00 × 242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.33x = 110,492.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,492.12/303.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.26

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