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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.38, 422.06 and 232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.38, 422.06 and 232.62 is: 320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.38 : 422.06 = 232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.38/422.06 = 232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.38x = 422.06 × 232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.38x = 98,178.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,178.43/306.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.45

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