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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.11, 384.38 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.11, 384.38 and 230.60 is: 346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.11 : 384.38 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.11/384.38 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.11x = 384.38 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.11x = 88,634.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,634.95/256.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.08

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