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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.45, 425.76 and 234.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.45, 425.76 and 234.95 is: 324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.45 : 425.76 = 234.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.45/425.76 = 234.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.45x = 425.76 × 234.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.45x = 100,032.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,032.31/308.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.31

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