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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.28, 424.98 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.28, 424.98 and 241.68 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.28 : 424.98 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.28/424.98 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.28x = 424.98 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.28x = 102,709.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,709.17/308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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