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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.82, 422.14 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.82, 422.14 and 232.04 is: 320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.82 : 422.14 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.82/422.14 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.82x = 422.14 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.82x = 97,953.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,953.37/305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.30

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