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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.58, 424.35 and 241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.58, 424.35 and 241.97 is: 333.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.58 : 424.35 = 241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.58/424.35 = 241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.58x = 424.35 × 241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.58x = 102,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,677.85/307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.83

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