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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.14, 425.72 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.14, 425.72 and 241.98 is: 334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.14 : 425.72 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.14/425.72 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.14x = 425.72 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.14x = 103,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,015.73/308.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.31

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