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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.39, 454.61 and 242.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.39, 454.61 and 242.51 is: 363.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.39 : 454.61 = 242.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.39/454.61 = 242.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.39x = 454.61 × 242.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.39x = 110,247.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,247.47/303.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.39

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