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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.70, 351.75 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.70, 351.75 and 236.34 is: 326.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.70 : 351.75 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.70/351.75 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.70x = 351.75 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.70x = 83,132.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,132.60/254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.39

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