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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.83, 424.47 and 241.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.83, 424.47 and 241.31 is: 332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.83 : 424.47 = 241.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.83/424.47 = 241.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.83x = 424.47 × 241.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.83x = 102,430.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,430.82/307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.76

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