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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.12, 428.24 and 236.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.12, 428.24 and 236.99 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.12 : 428.24 = 236.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.12/428.24 = 236.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.12x = 428.24 × 236.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.12x = 101,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,490.26/310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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