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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.07, 416.42 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.07, 416.42 and 236.46 is: 325.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.07 : 416.42 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.07/416.42 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.07x = 416.42 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.07x = 98,467.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,467.94/302.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.97

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