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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.47, 424.08 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.47, 424.08 and 241.86 is: 333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.47 : 424.08 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.47/424.08 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.47x = 424.08 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.47x = 102,567.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,567.99/307.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.59

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