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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.25, 424.58 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.25, 424.58 and 233.43 is: 322.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.25 : 424.58 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.25/424.58 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.25x = 424.58 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.25x = 99,109.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,109.71/307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.57

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