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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.50, 424.37 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.50, 424.37 and 241.20 is: 332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.50 : 424.37 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.50/424.37 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.50x = 424.37 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.50x = 102,356.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,356.84/307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.87

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