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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.20, 353.01 and 235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.20, 353.01 and 235.23 is: 324.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.20 : 353.01 = 235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.20/353.01 = 235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.20x = 353.01 × 235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.20x = 83,038.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,038.54/256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.12

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