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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 413.65 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 413.65 and 230.28 is: 317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 413.65 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/413.65 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 413.65 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 95,255.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,255.32/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.30

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