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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.04, 355.20 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.04, 355.20 and 236.40 is: 326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.04 : 355.20 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.04/355.20 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.04x = 355.20 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.04x = 83,969.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,969.28/257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.68

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