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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.20, 422.26 and 236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.20, 422.26 and 236.14 is: 325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.20 : 422.26 = 236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.20/422.26 = 236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.20x = 422.26 × 236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.20x = 99,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,712.48/306.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.65

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