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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.25, 419.47 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.25, 419.47 and 234.18 is: 322.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.25 : 419.47 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.25/419.47 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.25x = 419.47 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.25x = 98,230.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,230.90/304.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.87

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