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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.07, 422.09 and 236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.07, 422.09 and 236.01 is: 325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.07 : 422.09 = 236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.07/422.09 = 236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.07x = 422.09 × 236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.07x = 99,619.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,619.14/306.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.48

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