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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.95, 455.09 and 241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.95, 455.09 and 241.96 is: 362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.95 : 455.09 = 241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.95/455.09 = 241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.95x = 455.09 × 241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.95x = 110,115.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,115.40/303.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.28

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