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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.44, 383.58 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.44, 383.58 and 236.50 is: 355.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.44 : 383.58 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.44/383.58 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.44x = 383.58 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.44x = 90,716.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,716.67/255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.14

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