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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 354.60 and 234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 354.60 and 234.40 is: 324.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 354.60 = 234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/354.60 = 234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 354.60 × 234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 83,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,118.24/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.35

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