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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.36, 419.88 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.36, 419.88 and 230.56 is: 318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.36 : 419.88 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.36/419.88 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.36x = 419.88 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.36x = 96,807.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,807.53/304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.07

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