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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.44, 422.36 and 236.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.44, 422.36 and 236.47 is: 325.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.44 : 422.36 = 236.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.44/422.36 = 236.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.44x = 422.36 × 236.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.44x = 99,876.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,876.24/306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.93

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