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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.51, 415.95 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.51, 415.95 and 236.20 is: 325.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.51 : 415.95 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.51/415.95 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.51x = 415.95 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.51x = 98,247.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,247.39/301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.85

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