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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 427.51 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 427.51 and 236.09 is: 325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 427.51 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/427.51 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 427.51 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 100,930.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,930.84/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.65

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