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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 422.82 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 422.82 and 232.47 is: 321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 422.82 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/422.82 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 422.82 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 98,292.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,292.97/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.03

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