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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.94, 415.22 and 231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.94, 415.22 and 231.06 is: 318.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 415.22 = 231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/415.22 = 231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 415.22 × 231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 95,940.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,940.73/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.80

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