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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.38, 383.49 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.38, 383.49 and 231.14 is: 345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.38 : 383.49 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.38/383.49 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.38x = 383.49 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.38x = 88,637.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,637.96/256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.73

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