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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.72, 419.52 and 232.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.72, 419.52 and 232.39 is: 320.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.72 : 419.52 = 232.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.72/419.52 = 232.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.72x = 419.52 × 232.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.72x = 97,491.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,491.33/303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.99

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