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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.80, 424.44 and 234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.80, 424.44 and 234.09 is: 322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.80 : 424.44 = 234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.80/424.44 = 234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.80x = 424.44 × 234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.80x = 99,357.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,357.16/307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.80

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