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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 374.62 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 374.62 and 236.40 is: 352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 374.62 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/374.62 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 374.62 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 88,560.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,560.17/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.72

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