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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.92, 462.03 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.92, 462.03 and 242.52 is: 363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.92 : 462.03 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.92/462.03 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.92x = 462.03 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.92x = 112,051.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,051.52/307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.90

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