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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.98, 423.69 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.98, 423.69 and 236.89 is: 326.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.98 : 423.69 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.98/423.69 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.98x = 423.69 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.98x = 100,367.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,367.92/306.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.95

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