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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.78, 427.41 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.78, 427.41 and 236.07 is: 325.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.78 : 427.41 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.78/427.41 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.78x = 427.41 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.78x = 100,898.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,898.68/309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.71

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