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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.40, 461.10 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.40, 461.10 and 243.72 is: 365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.40 : 461.10 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.40/461.10 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.40x = 461.10 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.40x = 112,379.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,379.29/307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.58

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