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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 414.62 and 230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 414.62 and 230.96 is: 318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 414.62 = 230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/414.62 = 230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 414.62 × 230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 95,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,760.64/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.25

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