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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.44, 420.24 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.44, 420.24 and 231.12 is: 319.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.44 : 420.24 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.44/420.24 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.44x = 420.24 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.44x = 97,125.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,125.87/304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.03

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