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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.56, 461.76 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.56, 461.76 and 235.84 is: 352.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.56 : 461.76 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.56/461.76 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.56x = 461.76 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.56x = 108,901.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,901.48/308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.93

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