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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.67, 423.41 and 236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.67, 423.41 and 236.60 is: 326.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.67 : 423.41 = 236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.67/423.41 = 236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.67x = 423.41 × 236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.67x = 100,178.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,178.68/306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.67

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