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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.50, 456.73 and 243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.50, 456.73 and 243.75 is: 365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.50 : 456.73 = 243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.50/456.73 = 243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.50x = 456.73 × 243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.50x = 111,327.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,327.94/304.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.61

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