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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.30, 384.45 and 230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.30, 384.45 and 230.70 is: 346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.30 : 384.45 = 230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.30/384.45 = 230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.30x = 384.45 × 230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.30x = 88,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,692.62/256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.05

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