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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.41, 424.04 and 245.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.41, 424.04 and 245.31 is: 338.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.41 : 424.04 = 245.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.41/424.04 = 245.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.41x = 424.04 × 245.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.41x = 104,020.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,020.03/307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.38

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