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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.24, 421.80 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.24, 421.80 and 231.44 is: 319.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.24 : 421.80 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.24/421.80 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.24x = 421.80 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.24x = 97,621.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,621.39/305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.82

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