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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.18, 384.62 and 234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.18, 384.62 and 234.69 is: 352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.18 : 384.62 = 234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.18/384.62 = 234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.18x = 384.62 × 234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.18x = 90,265.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,265.29/256.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.35

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