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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.08, 384.24 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.08, 384.24 and 234.96 is: 352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.08 : 384.24 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.08/384.24 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.08x = 384.24 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.08x = 90,281.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,281.03/256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.55

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