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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.69, 426.74 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.69, 426.74 and 235.98 is: 325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.69 : 426.74 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.69/426.74 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.69x = 426.74 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.69x = 100,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,700.93/309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.17

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