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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.07, 457.60 and 243.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.07, 457.60 and 243.91 is: 365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.07 : 457.60 = 243.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.07/457.60 = 243.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.07x = 457.60 × 243.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.07x = 111,613.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,613.22/305.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.86

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