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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301, 415.65 and 235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301, 415.65 and 235.75 is: 325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301 : 415.65 = 235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301/415.65 = 235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301x = 415.65 × 235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301x = 97,989.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,989.49/301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.55

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