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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.59, 423.29 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.59, 423.29 and 233.28 is: 322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.59 : 423.29 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.59/423.29 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.59x = 423.29 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.59x = 98,745.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,745.67/306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.08

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