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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.02, 423.50 and 233.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.02, 423.50 and 233.21 is: 321.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.02 : 423.50 = 233.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.02/423.50 = 233.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.02x = 423.50 × 233.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.02x = 98,764.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,764.44/307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.69

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