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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.40, 383.70 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.40, 383.70 and 234.80 is: 351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.40 : 383.70 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.40/383.70 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.40x = 383.70 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.40x = 90,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,092.76/256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.38

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