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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 423.20 and 241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 423.20 and 241.36 is: 332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 423.20 = 241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/423.20 = 241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 423.20 × 241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 102,143.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,143.55/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.76

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