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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256, 353.88 and 233.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256, 353.88 and 233.23 is: 322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 353.88 = 233.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/353.88 = 233.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 353.88 × 233.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 82,535.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,535.43/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.40

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