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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 419.12 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 419.12 and 232.80 is: 321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 419.12 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/419.12 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 419.12 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 97,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,571.14/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.51

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