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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 419.12 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 419.12 and 233.80 is: 322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 419.12 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/419.12 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 419.12 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 97,990.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,990.26/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.32

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