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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.91, 428.26 and 236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.91, 428.26 and 236.08 is: 326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.91 : 428.26 = 236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.91/428.26 = 236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.91x = 428.26 × 236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.91x = 101,103.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,103.62/309.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.24

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