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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.43, 415.51 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.43, 415.51 and 235.82 is: 325.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.43 : 415.51 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.43/415.51 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.43x = 415.51 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.43x = 97,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,982.90/301.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.07

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