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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.90, 459.78 and 241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.90, 459.78 and 241.60 is: 361.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.90 : 459.78 = 241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.90/459.78 = 241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.90x = 459.78 × 241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.90x = 111,082.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,082.85/306.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.95

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