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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.65, 419.94 and 230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.65, 419.94 and 230.67 is: 317.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.65 : 419.94 = 230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.65/419.94 = 230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.65x = 419.94 × 230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.65x = 96,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,867.56/304.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.96

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