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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.54, 423.93 and 241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.54, 423.93 and 241.93 is: 333.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.54 : 423.93 = 241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.54/423.93 = 241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.54x = 423.93 × 241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.54x = 102,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,561.38/307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.49

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