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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.74, 421.13 and 230.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.74, 421.13 and 230.93 is: 319.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.74 : 421.13 = 230.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.74/421.13 = 230.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.74x = 421.13 × 230.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.74x = 97,251.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,251.55/304.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.13

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