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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.41, 422.57 and 243.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.41, 422.57 and 243.77 is: 336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.41 : 422.57 = 243.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.41/422.57 = 243.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.41x = 422.57 × 243.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.41x = 103,008.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,008.39/306.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.18

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