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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.24, 351.29 and 236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.24, 351.29 and 236.01 is: 326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.24 : 351.29 = 236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.24/351.29 = 236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.24x = 351.29 × 236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.24x = 82,908.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,908.53/254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.11

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