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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.76, 422.11 and 235.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.76, 422.11 and 235.67 is: 325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.76 : 422.11 = 235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.76/422.11 = 235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.76x = 422.11 × 235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.76x = 99,477.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,477.14/305.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.34

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