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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.94, 423.77 and 236.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.94, 423.77 and 236.87 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.94 : 423.77 = 236.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.94/423.77 = 236.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.94x = 423.77 × 236.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.94x = 100,379.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,379.07/306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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