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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.01, 422.46 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.01, 422.46 and 235.92 is: 325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.01 : 422.46 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.01/422.46 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.01x = 422.46 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.01x = 99,663.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,663.47/306.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.69

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