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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.01, 457.50 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.01, 457.50 and 243.86 is: 365.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.01 : 457.50 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.01/457.50 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.01x = 457.50 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.01x = 111,563.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,563.66/305.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.77

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