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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 387.32 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 387.32 and 236.56 is: 352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 387.32 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/387.32 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 387.32 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 91,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,623.24/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.99

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