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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.57, 426.75 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.57, 426.75 and 235.76 is: 325.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.57 : 426.75 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.57/426.75 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.57x = 426.75 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.57x = 100,609.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,609.69/309.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.00

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