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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 353.31 and 235.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 353.31 and 235.35 is: 324.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 353.31 = 235.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/353.31 = 235.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 353.31 × 235.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 83,151.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,151.51/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.79

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