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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.02, 421.94 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.02, 421.94 and 232.20 is: 320.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.02 : 421.94 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.02/421.94 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.02x = 421.94 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.02x = 97,974.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,974.47/306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.16

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