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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.57, 416.04 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.57, 416.04 and 236.23 is: 325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.57 : 416.04 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.57/416.04 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.57x = 416.04 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.57x = 98,281.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,281.13/301.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.90

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