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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.68, 419.88 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.68, 419.88 and 234.60 is: 323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.68 : 419.88 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.68/419.88 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.68x = 419.88 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.68x = 98,503.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,503.85/304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.30

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