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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.92, 416.88 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.92, 416.88 and 236.40 is: 326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.92 : 416.88 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.92/416.88 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.92x = 416.88 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.92x = 98,550.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,550.43/301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.41

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