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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.81, 418.20 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.81, 418.20 and 235.68 is: 325.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.81 : 418.20 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.81/418.20 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.81x = 418.20 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.81x = 98,560.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,560.20/302.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.49

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