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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.69, 421.57 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.69, 421.57 and 235.64 is: 324.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.69 : 421.57 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.69/421.57 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.69x = 421.57 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.69x = 99,338.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,338.92/305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.96

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