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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.44, 354.48 and 236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.44, 354.48 and 236.80 is: 326.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.44 : 354.48 = 236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.44/354.48 = 236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.44x = 354.48 × 236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.44x = 83,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,940.86/257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.06

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