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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.19, 417.18 and 236.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.19, 417.18 and 236.85 is: 326.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.19 : 417.18 = 236.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.19/417.18 = 236.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.19x = 417.18 × 236.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.19x = 98,809.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,809.08/302.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.98

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