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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.43, 426.58 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.43, 426.58 and 235.36 is: 324.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.43 : 426.58 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.43/426.58 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.43x = 426.58 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.43x = 100,399.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,399.87/309.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.47

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