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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 416.69 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 416.69 and 236.67 is: 326.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 416.69 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/416.69 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 416.69 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 98,618.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,618.02/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.25

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