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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.80, 326.76 and 219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.80, 326.76 and 219.38 is: 302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.80 : 326.76 = 219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.80/326.76 = 219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.80x = 326.76 × 219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.80x = 71,684.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,684.61/236.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.72

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