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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.31, 423.81 and 240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.31, 423.81 and 240.93 is: 332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.31 : 423.81 = 240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.31/423.81 = 240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.31x = 423.81 × 240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.31x = 102,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,108.54/307.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.27

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