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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.41, 424.88 and 241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.41, 424.88 and 241.80 is: 334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.41 : 424.88 = 241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.41/424.88 = 241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.41x = 424.88 × 241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.41x = 102,735.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,735.98/307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.20

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