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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 424.11 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 424.11 and 301.59 is: 415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 424.11 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/424.11 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 424.11 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 127,907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,907.33/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.31

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