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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 426.58 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 426.58 and 235.78 is: 324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 426.58 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/426.58 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 426.58 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 100,579.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,579.03/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.87

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