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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.95, 415.69 and 231.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.95, 415.69 and 231.85 is: 320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.95 : 415.69 = 231.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.95/415.69 = 231.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.95x = 415.69 × 231.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.95x = 96,378.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,378.97/300.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.24

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