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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 424.86 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 424.86 and 234.24 is: 323.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 424.86 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/424.86 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 424.86 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 99,519.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,519.21/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.14

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