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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.15, 423.39 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.15, 423.39 and 233.17 is: 321.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.15 : 423.39 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.15/423.39 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.15x = 423.39 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.15x = 98,721.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,721.85/307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.41

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