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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.18, 424.83 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.18, 424.83 and 234.36 is: 323.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.18 : 424.83 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.18/424.83 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.18x = 424.83 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.18x = 99,563.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,563.16/308.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.07

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