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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.20, 426.26 and 235.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.20, 426.26 and 235.49 is: 324.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.20 : 426.26 = 235.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.20/426.26 = 235.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.20x = 426.26 × 235.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.20x = 100,378.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,378.42/309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.64

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