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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.71, 421.14 and 243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.71, 421.14 and 243.48 is: 335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.71 : 421.14 = 243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.71/421.14 = 243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.71x = 421.14 × 243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.71x = 102,539.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,539.17/305.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.41

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