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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.99, 422.46 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.99, 422.46 and 235.92 is: 325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.99 : 422.46 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.99/422.46 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.99x = 422.46 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.99x = 99,666.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,666.76/305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.72

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