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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.62, 416.46 and 236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.62, 416.46 and 236.01 is: 325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.62 : 416.46 = 236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.62/416.46 = 236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.62x = 416.46 × 236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.62x = 98,288.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,288.72/301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.87

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