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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.65, 420.26 and 230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.65, 420.26 and 230.84 is: 318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.65 : 420.26 = 230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.65/420.26 = 230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.65x = 420.26 × 230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.65x = 97,012.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,012.71/304.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.44

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