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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.08, 352.26 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.08, 352.26 and 235.64 is: 325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.08 : 352.26 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.08/352.26 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.08x = 352.26 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.08x = 83,006.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,006.55/255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.41

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