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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.08, 407.61 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.08, 407.61 and 236.22 is: 326.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.08 : 407.61 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.08/407.61 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.08x = 407.61 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.08x = 96,285.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,285.63/295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.30

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