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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.65, 415.92 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.65, 415.92 and 235.38 is: 324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.65 : 415.92 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.65/415.92 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.65x = 415.92 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.65x = 97,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,899.25/301.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.55

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