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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.20, 419.91 and 230.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.20, 419.91 and 230.69 is: 318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.20 : 419.91 = 230.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.20/419.91 = 230.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.20x = 419.91 × 230.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.20x = 96,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,867.65/304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.44

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