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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.82, 423.38 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.82, 423.38 and 241.48 is: 333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.82 : 423.38 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.82/423.38 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.82x = 423.38 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.82x = 102,237.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,237.80/306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.22

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