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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.41, 456.61 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.41, 456.61 and 243.92 is: 365.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.41 : 456.61 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.41/456.61 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.41x = 456.61 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.41x = 111,376.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,376.31/304.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.88

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