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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.21, 416.80 and 232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.21, 416.80 and 232.18 is: 320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.21 : 416.80 = 232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.21/416.80 = 232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.21x = 416.80 × 232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.21x = 96,772.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,772.62/302.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.22

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