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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.06, 353.82 and 234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.06, 353.82 and 234.10 is: 323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.06 : 353.82 = 234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.06/353.82 = 234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.06x = 353.82 × 234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.06x = 82,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,829.26/256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.48

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