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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.64, 423.04 and 236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.64, 423.04 and 236.58 is: 326.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.64 : 423.04 = 236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.64/423.04 = 236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.64x = 423.04 × 236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.64x = 100,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,082.80/306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.39

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