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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.35, 352.76 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.35, 352.76 and 235.71 is: 325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.35 : 352.76 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.35/352.76 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.35x = 352.76 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.35x = 83,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,147.88/255.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.62

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