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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.88, 422.58 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.88, 422.58 and 236.22 is: 326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.88 : 422.58 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.88/422.58 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.88x = 422.58 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.88x = 99,821.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,821.85/305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.34

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