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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.25, 415.59 and 235.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.25, 415.59 and 235.95 is: 325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.25 : 415.59 = 235.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.25/415.59 = 235.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.25x = 415.59 × 235.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.25x = 98,058.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,058.46/301.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.51

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