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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 423.32 and 241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 423.32 and 241.46 is: 332.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 423.32 = 241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/423.32 = 241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 423.32 × 241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 102,214.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,214.85/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.86

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