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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.59, 426.05 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.59, 426.05 and 235.28 is: 324.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.59 : 426.05 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.59/426.05 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.59x = 426.05 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.59x = 100,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,241.04/308.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.84

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