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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.13, 417.13 and 232.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.13, 417.13 and 232.05 is: 320.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.13 : 417.13 = 232.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.13/417.13 = 232.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.13x = 417.13 × 232.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.13x = 96,796.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,796.64/302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.38

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