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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 416.68 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 416.68 and 232.46 is: 320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 416.68 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/416.68 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 416.68 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 96,861.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,861.43/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.31

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