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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 426.54 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 426.54 and 235.72 is: 324.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 426.54 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/426.54 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 426.54 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 100,544.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,544.01/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.84

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