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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 415.65 and 231.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 415.65 and 231.41 is: 319.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 415.65 = 231.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/415.65 = 231.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 415.65 × 231.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 96,185.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,185.57/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.19

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