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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.60, 459.77 and 242.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.60, 459.77 and 242.35 is: 363.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.60 : 459.77 = 242.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.60/459.77 = 242.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.60x = 459.77 × 242.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.60x = 111,425.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,425.26/306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.42

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