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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.45, 422.55 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.45, 422.55 and 232.74 is: 320.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.45 : 422.55 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.45/422.55 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.45x = 422.55 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.45x = 98,344.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,344.29/306.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.91

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