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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.55, 419.82 and 230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.55, 419.82 and 230.73 is: 318.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.55 : 419.82 = 230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.55/419.82 = 230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.55x = 419.82 × 230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.55x = 96,865.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,865.07/304.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.06

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