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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.24, 382.98 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.24, 382.98 and 235.74 is: 352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.24 : 382.98 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.24/382.98 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.24x = 382.98 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.24x = 90,283.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,283.71/256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.34

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