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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 424.13 and 241.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 424.13 and 241.95 is: 334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 424.13 = 241.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/424.13 = 241.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 424.13 × 241.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 102,618.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,618.25/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.30

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