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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.11, 427.86 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.11, 427.86 and 236.54 is: 326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.11 : 427.86 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.11/427.86 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.11x = 427.86 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.11x = 101,203.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,203.87/310.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.35

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