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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.55, 456.01 and 243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.55, 456.01 and 243.80 is: 365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.55 : 456.01 = 243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.55/456.01 = 243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.55x = 456.01 × 243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.55x = 111,175.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,175.43/304.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.05

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