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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.14, 457.86 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.14, 457.86 and 243.78 is: 365.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.14 : 457.86 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.14/457.86 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.14x = 457.86 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.14x = 111,617.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,617.11/305.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.79

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