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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.78, 416.59 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.78, 416.59 and 235.48 is: 325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.78 : 416.59 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.78/416.59 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.78x = 416.59 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.78x = 98,100.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,100.26/301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.08

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