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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.75, 426.39 and 230.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.75, 426.39 and 230.99 is: 319.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.75 : 426.39 = 230.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.75/426.39 = 230.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.75x = 426.39 × 230.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.75x = 98,491.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,491.83/308.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.00

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