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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.29, 456.12 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.29, 456.12 and 243.54 is: 365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.29 : 456.12 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.29/456.12 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.29x = 456.12 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.29x = 111,083.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,083.46/304.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.06

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