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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.09, 421.15 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.09, 421.15 and 235.12 is: 324.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.09 : 421.15 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.09/421.15 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.09x = 421.15 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.09x = 99,020.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,020.03/305.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.57

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