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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.53, 455.75 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.53, 455.75 and 242.48 is: 364.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.53 : 455.75 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.53/455.75 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.53x = 455.75 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.53x = 110,506.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,506.77/303.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.08

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