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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.13, 423.09 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.13, 423.09 and 233.37 is: 321.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.13 : 423.09 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.13/423.09 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.13x = 423.09 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.13x = 98,736.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,736.51/307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.49

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