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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.28, 423.24 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.28, 423.24 and 232.88 is: 320.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.28 : 423.24 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.28/423.24 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.28x = 423.24 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.28x = 98,564.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,564.13/307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.76

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