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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.10, 421.14 and 240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.10, 421.14 and 240.46 is: 330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.10 : 421.14 = 240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.10/421.14 = 240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.10x = 421.14 × 240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.10x = 101,267.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,267.32/306.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.83

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