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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.54, 406.71 and 236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.54, 406.71 and 236.58 is: 326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.54 : 406.71 = 236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.54/406.71 = 236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.54x = 406.71 × 236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.54x = 96,219.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,219.45/294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.68

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