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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.96, 427.31 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.96, 427.31 and 236.16 is: 325.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.96 : 427.31 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.96/427.31 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.96x = 427.31 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.96x = 100,912.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,912.35/309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.57

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