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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.02, 424.88 and 234.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.02, 424.88 and 234.21 is: 323.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.02 : 424.88 = 234.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.02/424.88 = 234.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.02x = 424.88 × 234.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.02x = 99,511.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,511.14/308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.07

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