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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.04, 421.32 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.04, 421.32 and 234.60 is: 324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.04 : 421.32 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.04/421.32 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.04x = 421.32 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.04x = 98,841.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,841.67/305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.03

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