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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 413.37 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 413.37 and 230.22 is: 317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 413.37 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/413.37 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 413.37 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 95,166.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,166.04/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.16

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