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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.16, 353.84 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.16, 353.84 and 230.24 is: 318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.16 : 353.84 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.16/353.84 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.16x = 353.84 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.16x = 81,468.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,468.12/256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.04

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