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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.88, 423.71 and 241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.88, 423.71 and 241.27 is: 333.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.88 : 423.71 = 241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.88/423.71 = 241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.88x = 423.71 × 241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.88x = 102,228.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,228.51/306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.12

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