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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.35, 416.07 and 231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.35, 416.07 and 231.28 is: 319.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.35 : 416.07 = 231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.35/416.07 = 231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.35x = 416.07 × 231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.35x = 96,229.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,229.58/301.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.33

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