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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.17, 414.85 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.17, 414.85 and 231.12 is: 318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.17 : 414.85 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.17/414.85 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.17x = 414.85 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.17x = 95,877.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,877.59/301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.35

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