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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.68, 379.94 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.68, 379.94 and 236.04 is: 352.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.68 : 379.94 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.68/379.94 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.68x = 379.94 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.68x = 89,681.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,681.04/254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.13

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