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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.55, 387.31 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.55, 387.31 and 236.56 is: 353.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.55 : 387.31 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.55/387.31 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.55x = 387.31 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.55x = 91,620.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,620.12/259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.00

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