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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.86, 384.21 and 236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.86, 384.21 and 236.91 is: 355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.86 : 384.21 = 236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.86/384.21 = 236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.86x = 384.21 × 236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.86x = 91,023.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,023.19/255.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.75

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