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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 423.48 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 423.48 and 236.64 is: 326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 423.48 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/423.48 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 423.48 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 100,212.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,212.31/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.72

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