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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.10, 424.88 and 234.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.10, 424.88 and 234.43 is: 323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.10 : 424.88 = 234.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.10/424.88 = 234.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.10x = 424.88 × 234.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.10x = 99,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,603.26/308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.28

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