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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.69, 424.41 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.69, 424.41 and 233.84 is: 322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.69 : 424.41 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.69/424.41 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.69x = 424.41 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.69x = 99,244.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,244.03/307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.55

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