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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.38, 425.97 and 235.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.38, 425.97 and 235.46 is: 324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.38 : 425.97 = 235.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.38/425.97 = 235.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.38x = 425.97 × 235.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.38x = 100,298.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,298.90/309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.19

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