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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.59, 427.43 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.59, 427.43 and 236.28 is: 326.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.59 : 427.43 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.59/427.43 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.59x = 427.43 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.59x = 100,993.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,993.16/309.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.22

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