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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.28, 454.57 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.28, 454.57 and 243.56 is: 363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.28 : 454.57 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.28/454.57 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.28x = 454.57 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.28x = 110,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,715.07/304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.86

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