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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.30, 416.94 and 232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.30, 416.94 and 232.26 is: 320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.30 : 416.94 = 232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.30/416.94 = 232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.30x = 416.94 × 232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.30x = 96,838.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,838.48/302.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.34

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