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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.41, 353.25 and 237.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.41, 353.25 and 237.57 is: 327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.41 : 353.25 = 237.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.41/353.25 = 237.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.41x = 353.25 × 237.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.41x = 83,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,921.60/256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.29

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