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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.87, 459.85 and 242.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.87, 459.85 and 242.03 is: 362.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.87 : 459.85 = 242.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.87/459.85 = 242.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.87x = 459.85 × 242.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.87x = 111,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,297.50/306.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.69

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