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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.66, 420.76 and 231.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.66, 420.76 and 231.95 is: 319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.66 : 420.76 = 231.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.66/420.76 = 231.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.66x = 420.76 × 231.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.66x = 97,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,596.62/305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.30

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