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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.59, 423.79 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.59, 423.79 and 241.98 is: 333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.59 : 423.79 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.59/423.79 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.59x = 423.79 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.59x = 102,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,548.70/307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.39

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