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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.70, 421.98 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.70, 421.98 and 232.20 is: 320.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.70 : 421.98 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.70/421.98 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.70x = 421.98 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.70x = 97,983.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,983.76/305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.52

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