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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.01, 420 and 234.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.01, 420 and 234.35 is: 323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.01 : 420 = 234.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.01/420 = 234.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.01x = 420 × 234.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.01x = 98,424.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,424.90/304.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.76

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