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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.29, 384.47 and 231.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.29, 384.47 and 231.79 is: 347.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.29 : 384.47 = 231.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.29/384.47 = 231.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.29x = 384.47 × 231.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.29x = 89,115.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,115.34/256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.71

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