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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.51, 424.14 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.51, 424.14 and 241 is: 332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.51 : 424.14 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.51/424.14 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.51x = 424.14 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.51x = 102,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,217.74/307.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.40

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