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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.84, 424.52 and 234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.84, 424.52 and 234.02 is: 322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.84 : 424.52 = 234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.84/424.52 = 234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.84x = 424.52 × 234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.84x = 99,346.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,346.06/307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.72

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