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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 461.70 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 461.70 and 235.26 is: 353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 461.70 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/461.70 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 461.70 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 108,619.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,619.54/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.72

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