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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.93, 422.40 and 243.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.93, 422.40 and 243.91 is: 336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.93 : 422.40 = 243.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.93/422.40 = 243.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.93x = 422.40 × 243.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.93x = 103,027.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,027.58/305.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.77

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