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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.04, 416.36 and 236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.04, 416.36 and 236.43 is: 325.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.04 : 416.36 = 236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.04/416.36 = 236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.04x = 416.36 × 236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.04x = 98,438.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,438.81/302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.91

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