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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.13, 417.40 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.13, 417.40 and 232.47 is: 321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.13 : 417.40 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.13/417.40 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.13x = 417.40 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.13x = 97,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,033.70/302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.17

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