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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.30, 421.31 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.30, 421.31 and 231.48 is: 319.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.30 : 421.31 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.30/421.31 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.30x = 421.31 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.30x = 97,523.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,523.68/305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.44

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