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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 427.78 and 236.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 427.78 and 236.51 is: 326.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 427.78 = 236.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/427.78 = 236.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 427.78 × 236.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 101,173.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,173.07/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.03

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