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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.00, 424.64 and 234.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.00, 424.64 and 234.19 is: 322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.00 : 424.64 = 234.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.00/424.64 = 234.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.00x = 424.64 × 234.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.00x = 99,447.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,447.56/308.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.88

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