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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 419.64 and 230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 419.64 and 230.62 is: 317.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 419.64 = 230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/419.64 = 230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 419.64 × 230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 96,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,777.38/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.84

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