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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.92, 426.68 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.92, 426.68 and 235.20 is: 324.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.92 : 426.68 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.92/426.68 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.92x = 426.68 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.92x = 100,355.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,355.14/308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.86

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