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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 416.12 and 235.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 416.12 and 235.77 is: 325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 416.12 = 235.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/416.12 = 235.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 416.12 × 235.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 98,107.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,107.43/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.53

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