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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.16, 426.46 and 235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.16, 426.46 and 235.34 is: 324.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.16 : 426.46 = 235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.16/426.46 = 235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.16x = 426.46 × 235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.16x = 100,363.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,363.10/309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.63

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