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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.26, 377.55 and 236.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.26, 377.55 and 236.51 is: 355.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.26 : 377.55 = 236.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.26/377.55 = 236.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.26x = 377.55 × 236.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.26x = 89,293.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,293.02/251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.37

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