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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.12, 424.06 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.12, 424.06 and 241.50 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.12 : 424.06 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.12/424.06 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.12x = 424.06 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.12x = 102,410.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,410.49/307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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