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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.45, 424.38 and 233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.45, 424.38 and 233.95 is: 322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.45 : 424.38 = 233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.45/424.38 = 233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.45x = 424.38 × 233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.45x = 99,283.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,283.70/307.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.93

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