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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.14, 415.80 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.14, 415.80 and 235.80 is: 325.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.14 : 415.80 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.14/415.80 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.14x = 415.80 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.14x = 98,045.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,045.64/301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.58

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