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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.91, 350.56 and 236.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.91, 350.56 and 236.47 is: 326.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.91 : 350.56 = 236.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.91/350.56 = 236.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.91x = 350.56 × 236.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.91x = 82,895.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,895.24/253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.48

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