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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.48, 421.88 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.48, 421.88 and 234.80 is: 324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.48 : 421.88 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.48/421.88 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.48x = 421.88 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.48x = 99,057.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,057.42/305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.27

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