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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.63, 417.83 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.63, 417.83 and 232.56 is: 321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.63 : 417.83 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.63/417.83 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.63x = 417.83 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.63x = 97,167.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,167.29/302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.08

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