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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.35, 419.85 and 234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.35, 419.85 and 234.27 is: 323.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.35 : 419.85 = 234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.35/419.85 = 234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.35x = 419.85 × 234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.35x = 98,358.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,358.26/304.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.17

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