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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.28, 421.56 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.28, 421.56 and 231.48 is: 319.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.28 : 421.56 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.28/421.56 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.28x = 421.56 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.28x = 97,582.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,582.71/305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.65

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