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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.10, 423.81 and 241.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.10, 423.81 and 241.49 is: 333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.10 : 423.81 = 241.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.10/423.81 = 241.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.10x = 423.81 × 241.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.10x = 102,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,346.94/307.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.27

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