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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.39, 351.87 and 236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.39, 351.87 and 236.58 is: 325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.39 : 351.87 = 236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.39/351.87 = 236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.39x = 351.87 × 236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.39x = 83,245.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,245.40/255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.95

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