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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.03, 427.07 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.03, 427.07 and 236.32 is: 325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.03 : 427.07 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.03/427.07 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.03x = 427.07 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.03x = 100,924.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,924.71/310.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.53

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