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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.17, 421.33 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.17, 421.33 and 235.10 is: 324.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.17 : 421.33 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.17/421.33 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.17x = 421.33 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.17x = 99,056.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,056.42/305.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.59

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