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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 423 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 423 and 241.08 is: 332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 423 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/423 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 423 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 101,976.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,976.84/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.74

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