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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.74, 421.97 and 231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.74, 421.97 and 231.92 is: 320.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.74 : 421.97 = 231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.74/421.97 = 231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.74x = 421.97 × 231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.74x = 97,863.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,863.28/305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.09

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