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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.06, 383.55 and 233.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.06, 383.55 and 233.11 is: 349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.06 : 383.55 = 233.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.06/383.55 = 233.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.06x = 383.55 × 233.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.06x = 89,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,409.34/256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.17

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