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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 426.71 and 235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 426.71 and 235.70 is: 324.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 426.71 = 235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/426.71 = 235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 426.71 × 235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 100,572.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,572.23/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.94

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