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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.68, 415.32 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.68, 415.32 and 230.31 is: 318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.68 : 415.32 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.68/415.32 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.68x = 415.32 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.68x = 95,652.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,652.35/300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.12

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