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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.80, 455.72 and 243.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.80, 455.72 and 243.05 is: 364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.80 : 455.72 = 243.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.80/455.72 = 243.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.80x = 455.72 × 243.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.80x = 110,759.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,759.25/303.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.59

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