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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 416.06 and 231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 416.06 and 231.56 is: 319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 416.06 = 231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/416.06 = 231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 416.06 × 231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 96,342.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,342.85/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.35

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