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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 384.21 and 236.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 384.21 and 236.97 is: 355.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 384.21 = 236.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/384.21 = 236.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 384.21 × 236.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 91,046.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,046.24/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.46

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