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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.92, 419.60 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.92, 419.60 and 233.84 is: 322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.92 : 419.60 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.92/419.60 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.92x = 419.60 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.92x = 98,120.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,120.90/303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.86

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