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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.60, 420.96 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.60, 420.96 and 236.48 is: 325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.60 : 420.96 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.60/420.96 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.60x = 420.96 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.60x = 99,548.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,548.62/305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.75

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