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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.95, 455.90 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.95, 455.90 and 243.81 is: 365.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.95 : 455.90 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.95/455.90 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.95x = 455.90 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.95x = 111,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,151.76/303.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.69

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