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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.27, 422.36 and 232.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.27, 422.36 and 232.59 is: 320.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.27 : 422.36 = 232.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.27/422.36 = 232.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.27x = 422.36 × 232.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.27x = 98,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,235.55/306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.75

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