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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.92, 423.23 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.92, 423.23 and 232.40 is: 320.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.92 : 423.23 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.92/423.23 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.92x = 423.23 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.92x = 98,358.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,358.65/306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.47

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