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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309, 426.02 and 235.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309, 426.02 and 235.19 is: 324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309 : 426.02 = 235.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309/426.02 = 235.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309x = 426.02 × 235.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309x = 100,195.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,195.64/309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.26

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