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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 424.20 and 234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 424.20 and 234.16 is: 322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 424.20 = 234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/424.20 = 234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 424.20 × 234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 99,330.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,330.67/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.92

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