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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.93, 418.24 and 232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.93, 418.24 and 232.86 is: 321.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.93 : 418.24 = 232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.93/418.24 = 232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.93x = 418.24 × 232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.93x = 97,389.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,389.74/302.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.50

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