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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.34, 419.78 and 234.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.34, 419.78 and 234.42 is: 323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.34 : 419.78 = 234.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.34/419.78 = 234.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.34x = 419.78 × 234.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.34x = 98,404.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,404.83/304.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.34

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