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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.18, 420.89 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.18, 420.89 and 235.16 is: 324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.18 : 420.89 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.18/420.89 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.18x = 420.89 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.18x = 98,973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,973.21/305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.32

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