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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.66, 416.40 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.66, 416.40 and 236.18 is: 326.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.66 : 416.40 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.66/416.40 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.66x = 416.40 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.66x = 98,345.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,345.35/301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.01

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