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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.93, 420.75 and 231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.93, 420.75 and 231.13 is: 318.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.93 : 420.75 = 231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.93/420.75 = 231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.93x = 420.75 × 231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.93x = 97,247.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,247.95/304.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.92

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