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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 382.37 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 382.37 and 233.22 is: 347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 382.37 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/382.37 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 382.37 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 89,175.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,175.17/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.99

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