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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.89, 352.45 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.89, 352.45 and 236.42 is: 325.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.89 : 352.45 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.89/352.45 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.89x = 352.45 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.89x = 83,326.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,326.08/255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.63

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