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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.24, 354.06 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.24, 354.06 and 238.02 is: 328.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.24 : 354.06 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.24/354.06 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.24x = 354.06 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.24x = 84,273.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,273.36/256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.88

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