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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.21, 422.77 and 236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.21, 422.77 and 236.14 is: 326.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.21 : 422.77 = 236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.21/422.77 = 236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.21x = 422.77 × 236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.21x = 99,832.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,832.91/306.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.03

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