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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.62, 420.72 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.62, 420.72 and 243.12 is: 335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.62 : 420.72 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.62/420.72 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.62x = 420.72 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.62x = 102,285.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,285.45/304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.78

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