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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.83, 420.80 and 231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.83, 420.80 and 231.17 is: 319.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.83 : 420.80 = 231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.83/420.80 = 231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.83x = 420.80 × 231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.83x = 97,273.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,273.08/304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.11

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