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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.57, 423.27 and 236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.57, 423.27 and 236.49 is: 326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.57 : 423.27 = 236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.57/423.27 = 236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.57x = 423.27 × 236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.57x = 100,099.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,099.12/306.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.51

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