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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.20, 422.07 and 240.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.20, 422.07 and 240.59 is: 331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.20 : 422.07 = 240.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.20/422.07 = 240.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.20x = 422.07 × 240.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.20x = 101,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,545.82/306.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.63

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