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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.22, 415.23 and 235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.22, 415.23 and 235.61 is: 324.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.22 : 415.23 = 235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.22/415.23 = 235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.22x = 415.23 × 235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.22x = 97,832.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,832.34/301.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.79

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