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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.33, 427.23 and 235.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.33, 427.23 and 235.49 is: 325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.33 : 427.23 = 235.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.33/427.23 = 235.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.33x = 427.23 × 235.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.33x = 100,606.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,606.26/309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.24

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