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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.74, 428.29 and 236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.74, 428.29 and 236.93 is: 326.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.74 : 428.29 = 236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.74/428.29 = 236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.74x = 428.29 × 236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.74x = 101,472.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,472.02/310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.55

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