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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.28, 424.62 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.28, 424.62 and 233.88 is: 322.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.28 : 424.62 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.28/424.62 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.28x = 424.62 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.28x = 99,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,310.13/308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.14

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