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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.10, 426.26 and 235.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.10, 426.26 and 235.43 is: 324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.10 : 426.26 = 235.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.10/426.26 = 235.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.10x = 426.26 × 235.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.10x = 100,354.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,354.39/309.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.67

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