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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.34, 425.50 and 233.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.34, 425.50 and 233.53 is: 322.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.34 : 425.50 = 233.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.34/425.50 = 233.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.34x = 425.50 × 233.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.34x = 99,365.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,365.37/308.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.26

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