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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.95, 349.97 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.95, 349.97 and 236.34 is: 325.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.95 : 349.97 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.95/349.97 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.95x = 349.97 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.95x = 82,710.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,710.73/253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.70

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