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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.21, 415.42 and 231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.21, 415.42 and 231.18 is: 318.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.21 : 415.42 = 231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.21/415.42 = 231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.21x = 415.42 × 231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.21x = 96,036.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,036.80/301.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.84

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