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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.60, 422.82 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.60, 422.82 and 241 is: 332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.60 : 422.82 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.60/422.82 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.60x = 422.82 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.60x = 101,899.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,899.62/306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.35

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