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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.07, 415.35 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.07, 415.35 and 235.73 is: 325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.07 : 415.35 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.07/415.35 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.07x = 415.35 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.07x = 97,910.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,910.46/301.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.21

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