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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.12, 382.31 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.12, 382.31 and 234.52 is: 350.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.12 : 382.31 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.12/382.31 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.12x = 382.31 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.12x = 89,659.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,659.34/256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.07

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