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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.51, 423.12 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.51, 423.12 and 235.02 is: 324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.51 : 423.12 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.51/423.12 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.51x = 423.12 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.51x = 99,441.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,441.66/306.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.43

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