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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.35, 422.39 and 232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.35, 422.39 and 232.54 is: 320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.35 : 422.39 = 232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.35/422.39 = 232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.35x = 422.39 × 232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.35x = 98,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,222.10/306.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.63

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