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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.22, 423.47 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.22, 423.47 and 240.71 is: 331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.22 : 423.47 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.22/423.47 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.22x = 423.47 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.22x = 101,933.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,933.46/307.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.79

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