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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.61, 420.57 and 234.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.61, 420.57 and 234.55 is: 323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.61 : 420.57 = 234.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.61/420.57 = 234.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.61x = 420.57 × 234.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.61x = 98,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,642.19/304.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.83

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