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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.56, 457.76 and 243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.56, 457.76 and 243.99 is: 365.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.56 : 457.76 = 243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.56/457.76 = 243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.56x = 457.76 × 243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.56x = 111,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,687.50/305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.51

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