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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.24, 407.36 and 236.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.24, 407.36 and 236.35 is: 326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.24 : 407.36 = 236.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.24/407.36 = 236.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.24x = 407.36 × 236.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.24x = 96,280.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,280.64/295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.11

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