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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.55, 420.48 and 234.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.55, 420.48 and 234.49 is: 323.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.55 : 420.48 = 234.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.55/420.48 = 234.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.55x = 420.48 × 234.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.55x = 98,597.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,597.89/304.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.75

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