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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.21, 422.94 and 233.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.21, 422.94 and 233.05 is: 320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.21 : 422.94 = 233.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.21/422.94 = 233.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.21x = 422.94 × 233.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.21x = 98,566.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,566.17/307.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.84

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