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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.82, 424.58 and 233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.82, 424.58 and 233.97 is: 322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.82 : 424.58 = 233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.82/424.58 = 233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.82x = 424.58 × 233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.82x = 99,338.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,338.98/307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.72

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