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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.86, 417.33 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.86, 417.33 and 236.34 is: 326.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.86 : 417.33 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.86/417.33 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.86x = 417.33 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.86x = 98,631.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,631.77/301.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.75

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