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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.07, 427.71 and 236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.07, 427.71 and 236.36 is: 326.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.07 : 427.71 = 236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.07/427.71 = 236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.07x = 427.71 × 236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.07x = 101,095.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,095.49/310.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.04

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