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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.90, 423.45 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.90, 423.45 and 233.10 is: 321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.90 : 423.45 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.90/423.45 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.90x = 423.45 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.90x = 98,706.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,706.20/306.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.62

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