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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.94, 426.75 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.94, 426.75 and 235.41 is: 325.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.94 : 426.75 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.94/426.75 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.94x = 426.75 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.94x = 100,461.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,461.22/308.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.18

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