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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.03, 420.42 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.03, 420.42 and 230.32 is: 318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.03 : 420.42 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.03/420.42 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.03x = 420.42 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.03x = 96,831.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,831.13/304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.49

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