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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.84, 425.04 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.84, 425.04 and 241.52 is: 333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.84 : 425.04 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.84/425.04 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.84x = 425.04 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.84x = 102,655.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,655.66/307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.47

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