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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.92, 419.16 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.92, 419.16 and 230.42 is: 317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.92 : 419.16 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.92/419.16 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.92x = 419.16 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.92x = 96,582.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,582.85/303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.79

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