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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.90, 415.86 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.90, 415.86 and 231.84 is: 319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.90 : 415.86 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.90/415.86 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.90x = 415.86 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.90x = 96,412.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,412.98/301.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.35

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