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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.56, 420 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.56, 420 and 230.88 is: 318.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.56 : 420 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.56/420 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.56x = 420 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.56x = 96,969.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,969.60/304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.39

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