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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.11, 414.32 and 230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.11, 414.32 and 230.85 is: 318.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.11 : 414.32 = 230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.11/414.32 = 230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.11x = 414.32 × 230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.11x = 95,644.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,644.62/300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.70

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