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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.70, 415.86 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.70, 415.86 and 236.09 is: 325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.70 : 415.86 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.70/415.86 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.70x = 415.86 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.70x = 98,180.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,180.39/301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.42

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