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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.13, 383.11 and 236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.13, 383.11 and 236.69 is: 354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.13 : 383.11 = 236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.13/383.11 = 236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.13x = 383.11 × 236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.13x = 90,678.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,678.31/256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.03

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