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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.56, 422.76 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.56, 422.76 and 232.88 is: 321.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.56 : 422.76 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.56/422.76 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.56x = 422.76 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.56x = 98,452.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,452.35/306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.15

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