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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.20, 427.85 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.20, 427.85 and 236.34 is: 325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.20 : 427.85 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.20/427.85 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.20x = 427.85 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.20x = 101,118.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,118.07/310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.98

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