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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.69, 427.17 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.69, 427.17 and 235.84 is: 325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.69 : 427.17 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.69/427.17 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.69x = 427.17 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.69x = 100,743.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,743.77/309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.31

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