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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.22, 382.48 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.22, 382.48 and 236.94 is: 353.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.22 : 382.48 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.22/382.48 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.22x = 382.48 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.22x = 90,624.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,624.81/256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.70

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