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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.36, 416.64 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.36, 416.64 and 235.84 is: 326.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.36 : 416.64 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.36/416.64 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.36x = 416.64 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.36x = 98,260.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,260.38/301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.06

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