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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.06, 424.93 and 234.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.06, 424.93 and 234.22 is: 323.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.06 : 424.93 = 234.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.06/424.93 = 234.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.06x = 424.93 × 234.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.06x = 99,524.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,524.39/308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.07

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