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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.53, 425.05 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.53, 425.05 and 241.92 is: 334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.53 : 425.05 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.53/425.05 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.53x = 425.05 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.53x = 102,827.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,827.49/307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.37

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