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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.54, 421.51 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.54, 421.51 and 235.48 is: 324.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.54 : 421.51 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.54/421.51 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.54x = 421.51 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.54x = 99,253.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,253.89/305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.85

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