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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.43, 423.80 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.43, 423.80 and 233.62 is: 322.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.43 : 423.80 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.43/423.80 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.43x = 423.80 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.43x = 99,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,005.45/307.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.05

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