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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.92, 406.32 and 236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.92, 406.32 and 236.60 is: 325.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.92 : 406.32 = 236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.92/406.32 = 236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.92x = 406.32 × 236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.92x = 96,135.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,135.31/294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.97

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