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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.99, 427.38 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.99, 427.38 and 236.18 is: 325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.99 : 427.38 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.99/427.38 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.99x = 427.38 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.99x = 100,938.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,938.79/309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.62

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