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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.58, 420.34 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.58, 420.34 and 230.76 is: 318.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.58 : 420.34 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.58/420.34 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.58x = 420.34 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.58x = 96,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,997.66/304.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.46

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