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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.80, 421.58 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.80, 421.58 and 230.04 is: 317.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.80 : 421.58 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.80/421.58 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.80x = 421.58 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.80x = 96,980.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,980.26/305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.14

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