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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 385.58 and 232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 385.58 and 232.98 is: 350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 385.58 = 232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/385.58 = 232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 385.58 × 232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 89,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,831.26/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.88

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