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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.10, 422.66 and 236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.10, 422.66 and 236.06 is: 325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.10 : 422.66 = 236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.10/422.66 = 236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.10x = 422.66 × 236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.10x = 99,773.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,773.12/306.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.95

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