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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.67, 415.85 and 236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.67, 415.85 and 236.06 is: 325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.67 : 415.85 = 236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.67/415.85 = 236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.67x = 415.85 × 236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.67x = 98,165.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,165.55/301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.41

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