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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.75, 418.97 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.75, 418.97 and 230.04 is: 317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 418.97 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/418.97 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 418.97 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 96,380.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,380.43/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.30

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