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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.24, 346.86 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.24, 346.86 and 236.66 is: 326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.24 : 346.86 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.24/346.86 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.24x = 346.86 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.24x = 82,087.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,087.89/251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.73

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