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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 416.12 and 231.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 416.12 and 231.63 is: 319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 416.12 = 231.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/416.12 = 231.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 416.12 × 231.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 96,384.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,384.60/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.50

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