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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 415.17 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 415.17 and 235.44 is: 324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 415.17 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/415.17 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 415.17 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 97,747.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,747.62/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.69

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