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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.69, 423.03 and 232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.69, 423.03 and 232.84 is: 321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.69 : 423.03 = 232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.69/423.03 = 232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.69x = 423.03 × 232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.69x = 98,498.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,498.31/306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.17

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