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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.37, 415.83 and 231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.37, 415.83 and 231.51 is: 319.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.37 : 415.83 = 231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.37/415.83 = 231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.37x = 415.83 × 231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.37x = 96,268.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,268.80/301.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.44

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