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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.33, 416.79 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.33, 416.79 and 236.03 is: 325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.33 : 416.79 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.33/416.79 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.33x = 416.79 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.33x = 98,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,374.94/302.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.39

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