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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.03, 421.86 and 240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.03, 421.86 and 240.42 is: 331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.03 : 421.86 = 240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.03/421.86 = 240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.03x = 421.86 × 240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.03x = 101,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,423.58/306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.42

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