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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.63, 407.54 and 236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.63, 407.54 and 236.79 is: 326.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.63 : 407.54 = 236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.63/407.54 = 236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.63x = 407.54 × 236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.63x = 96,501.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,501.99/295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.43

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