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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.78, 423.37 and 232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.78, 423.37 and 232.97 is: 321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.78 : 423.37 = 232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.78/423.37 = 232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.78x = 423.37 × 232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.78x = 98,633.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,633.86/306.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.51

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