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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.84, 423.17 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.84, 423.17 and 241.23 is: 332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.84 : 423.17 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.84/423.17 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.84x = 423.17 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.84x = 102,080.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,080.09/306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.68

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