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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.80, 459.12 and 242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.80, 459.12 and 242 is: 362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.80 : 459.12 = 242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.80/459.12 = 242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.80x = 459.12 × 242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.80x = 111,107.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,107.04/306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.15

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