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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 422.68 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 422.68 and 240.50 is: 332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 422.68 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/422.68 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 422.68 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 101,654.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,654.54/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.07

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