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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.53, 455.58 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.53, 455.58 and 243.78 is: 364.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.53 : 455.58 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.53/455.58 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.53x = 455.58 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.53x = 111,061.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,061.29/304.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.70

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