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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.15, 426.45 and 235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.15, 426.45 and 235.23 is: 324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.15 : 426.45 = 235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.15/426.45 = 235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.15x = 426.45 × 235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.15x = 100,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,313.83/309.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.48

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