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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 349.98 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 349.98 and 236.76 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 349.98 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/349.98 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 349.98 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 82,861.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,861.26/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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