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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.38, 458.93 and 241.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.38, 458.93 and 241.07 is: 361.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.38 : 458.93 = 241.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.38/458.93 = 241.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.38x = 458.93 × 241.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.38x = 110,634.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,634.20/306.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.10

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