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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.72, 427.52 and 236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.72, 427.52 and 236.60 is: 325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.72 : 427.52 = 236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.72/427.52 = 236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.72x = 427.52 × 236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.72x = 101,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,150.05/310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.54

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