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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.26, 455.13 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.26, 455.13 and 243.51 is: 364.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.26 : 455.13 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.26/455.13 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.26x = 455.13 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.26x = 110,828.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,828.71/304.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.26

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