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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.92, 418.07 and 232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.92, 418.07 and 232.86 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.92 : 418.07 = 232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.92/418.07 = 232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.92x = 418.07 × 232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.92x = 97,351.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,351.78/302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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