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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.10, 421.07 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.10, 421.07 and 235.44 is: 324.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.10 : 421.07 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.10/421.07 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.10x = 421.07 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.10x = 99,135.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,135.54/305.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.93

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