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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.08, 384.20 and 233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.08, 384.20 and 233.20 is: 349.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.08 : 384.20 = 233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.08/384.20 = 233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.08x = 384.20 × 233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.08x = 89,595.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,595.44/256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.87

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