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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.60, 416.82 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.60, 416.82 and 233.48 is: 321.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.60 : 416.82 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.60/416.82 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.60x = 416.82 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.60x = 97,319.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,319.13/302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.61

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