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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.10, 424.26 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.10, 424.26 and 234.12 is: 322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.10 : 424.26 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.10/424.26 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.10x = 424.26 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.10x = 99,327.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,327.75/308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.39

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