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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.29, 422.39 and 236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.29, 422.39 and 236.24 is: 325.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.29 : 422.39 = 236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.29/422.39 = 236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.29x = 422.39 × 236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.29x = 99,785.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,785.48/306.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.79

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