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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.12, 415.77 and 235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.12, 415.77 and 235.51 is: 325.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.12 : 415.77 = 235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.12/415.77 = 235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.12x = 415.77 × 235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.12x = 97,917.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,917.99/301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.18

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