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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.47, 414.92 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.47, 414.92 and 231.22 is: 319.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.47 : 414.92 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.47/414.92 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.47x = 414.92 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.47x = 95,934.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,934.57/300.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.28

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