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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 427.14 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 427.14 and 235.80 is: 325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 427.14 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/427.14 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 427.14 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 100,719.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,719.61/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.32

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