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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 422.10 and 232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 422.10 and 232.11 is: 319.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 422.10 = 232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/422.10 = 232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 422.10 × 232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 97,973.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,973.63/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.99

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