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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.38, 423.03 and 240.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.38, 423.03 and 240.77 is: 332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.38 : 423.03 = 240.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.38/423.03 = 240.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.38x = 423.03 × 240.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.38x = 101,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,852.93/306.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.44

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