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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.60, 423.27 and 233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.60, 423.27 and 233.25 is: 322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.60 : 423.27 = 233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.60/423.27 = 233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.60x = 423.27 × 233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.60x = 98,727.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,727.73/306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.01

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