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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 385.44 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 385.44 and 236.16 is: 355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 385.44 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/385.44 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 385.44 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 91,025.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,025.51/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.12

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