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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.83, 416.79 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.83, 416.79 and 236.22 is: 326.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.83 : 416.79 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.83/416.79 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.83x = 416.79 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.83x = 98,454.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,454.13/301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.19

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