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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.41, 422.89 and 232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.41, 422.89 and 232.70 is: 321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.41 : 422.89 = 232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.41/422.89 = 232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.41x = 422.89 × 232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.41x = 98,403.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,403.81/306.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.16

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