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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.70, 428.54 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.70, 428.54 and 236.84 is: 326.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.70 : 428.54 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.70/428.54 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.70x = 428.54 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.70x = 101,495.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,495.41/310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.67

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