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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.26, 417.20 and 235.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.26, 417.20 and 235.87 is: 325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.26 : 417.20 = 235.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.26/417.20 = 235.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.26x = 417.20 × 235.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.26x = 98,404.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,404.96/302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.56

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