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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.54, 422.55 and 240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.54, 422.55 and 240.93 is: 332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.54 : 422.55 = 240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.54/422.55 = 240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.54x = 422.55 × 240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.54x = 101,804.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,804.97/306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.11

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