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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.42, 426.04 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.42, 426.04 and 234.90 is: 324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.42 : 426.04 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.42/426.04 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.42x = 426.04 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.42x = 100,076.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,076.80/308.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.48

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