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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.24, 386.03 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.24, 386.03 and 236.39 is: 354.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.24 : 386.03 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.24/386.03 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.24x = 386.03 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.24x = 91,252.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,252.29/257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.73

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