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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.79, 455.37 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.79, 455.37 and 243.04 is: 364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.79 : 455.37 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.79/455.37 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.79x = 455.37 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.79x = 110,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,673.12/303.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.31

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