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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 416.70 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 416.70 and 232.38 is: 320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 416.70 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/416.70 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 416.70 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 96,832.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,832.75/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.02

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