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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.96, 421.04 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.96, 421.04 and 234.90 is: 324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.96 : 421.04 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.96/421.04 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.96x = 421.04 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.96x = 98,902.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,902.30/304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.31

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