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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.71, 416.37 and 236.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.71, 416.37 and 236.31 is: 326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.71 : 416.37 = 236.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.71/416.37 = 236.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.71x = 416.37 × 236.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.71x = 98,392.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,392.39/301.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.12

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