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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 425.57 and 241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 425.57 and 241.74 is: 334.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 425.57 = 241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/425.57 = 241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 425.57 × 241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 102,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,876.08/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.03

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