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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.10, 416.44 and 236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.10, 416.44 and 236.49 is: 325.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.10 : 416.44 = 236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.10/416.44 = 236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.10x = 416.44 × 236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.10x = 98,480.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,480.63/302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.99

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