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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.75, 455.63 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.75, 455.63 and 242.60 is: 363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 455.63 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/455.63 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 455.63 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 110,534.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,534.70/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.90

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