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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.42, 417.02 and 232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.42, 417.02 and 232.49 is: 320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.42 : 417.02 = 232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.42/417.02 = 232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.42x = 417.02 × 232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.42x = 96,949.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,949.73/302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.59

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