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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 425.28 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 425.28 and 233.80 is: 323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 425.28 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/425.28 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 425.28 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 99,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,430.46/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.25

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