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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 423.83 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 423.83 and 233.79 is: 322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 423.83 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/423.83 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 423.83 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 99,086.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,086.21/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.13

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