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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 423.42 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 423.42 and 233.62 is: 321.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 423.42 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/423.42 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 423.42 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 98,919.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,919.38/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.84

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