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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.20, 455.72 and 242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.20, 455.72 and 242.61 is: 363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.20 : 455.72 = 242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.20/455.72 = 242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.20x = 455.72 × 242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.20x = 110,561.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,561.02/304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.45

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