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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.19, 421.29 and 232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.19, 421.29 and 232.29 is: 320.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.19 : 421.29 = 232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.19/421.29 = 232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.19x = 421.29 × 232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.19x = 97,861.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,861.45/305.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.66

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