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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.47, 425.23 and 234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.47, 425.23 and 234.66 is: 323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.47 : 425.23 = 234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.47/425.23 = 234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.47x = 425.23 × 234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.47x = 99,783.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,783.21/308.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.48

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