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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.61, 425.79 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.61, 425.79 and 235.04 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.61 : 425.79 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.61/425.79 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.61x = 425.79 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.61x = 100,075.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,075.55/308.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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