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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.88, 418.32 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.88, 418.32 and 230.08 is: 316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.88 : 418.32 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.88/418.32 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.88x = 418.32 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.88x = 96,247.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,247.07/303.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.73

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