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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.61, 425.97 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.61, 425.97 and 235.08 is: 324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.61 : 425.97 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.61/425.97 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.61x = 425.97 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.61x = 100,137.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,137.03/308.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.48

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