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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.00, 460.04 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.00, 460.04 and 242.16 is: 362.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.00 : 460.04 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.00/460.04 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.00x = 460.04 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.00x = 111,403.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,403.29/307.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.88

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