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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.37, 420.24 and 234.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.37, 420.24 and 234.31 is: 323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.37 : 420.24 = 234.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.37/420.24 = 234.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.37x = 420.24 × 234.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.37x = 98,466.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,466.43/304.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.51

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