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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.86, 420.91 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.86, 420.91 and 234.80 is: 324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.86 : 420.91 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.86/420.91 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.86x = 420.91 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.86x = 98,828.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,828.15/304.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.18

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