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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.23, 422.46 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.23, 422.46 and 232.38 is: 320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.23 : 422.46 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.23/422.46 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.23x = 422.46 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.23x = 98,171.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,171.25/306.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.59

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