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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.50, 418.94 and 230.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.50, 418.94 and 230.00 is: 317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.50 : 418.94 = 230.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.50/418.94 = 230.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.50x = 418.94 × 230.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.50x = 96,352.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,352.96/303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.48

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