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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.11, 425.28 and 234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.11, 425.28 and 234.58 is: 323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.11 : 425.28 = 234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.11/425.28 = 234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.11x = 425.28 × 234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.11x = 99,762.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,762.18/308.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.79

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