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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.08, 416.72 and 236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.08, 416.72 and 236.74 is: 326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.08 : 416.72 = 236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.08/416.72 = 236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.08x = 416.72 × 236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.08x = 98,654.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,654.29/302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.58

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