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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.04, 422.34 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.04, 422.34 and 168.04 is: 231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.04 : 422.34 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.04/422.34 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.04x = 422.34 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.04x = 70,970.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,970.01/306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.90

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