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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.88, 382.74 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.88, 382.74 and 236.44 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.88 : 382.74 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.88/382.74 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.88x = 382.74 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.88x = 90,495.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,495.05/255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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