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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.35, 419.69 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.35, 419.69 and 229.84 is: 316.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.35 : 419.69 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.35/419.69 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.35x = 419.69 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.35x = 96,461.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,461.07/304.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.94

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