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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.29, 421.41 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.29, 421.41 and 235.36 is: 324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.29 : 421.41 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.29/421.41 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.29x = 421.41 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.29x = 99,183.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,183.06/305.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.88

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