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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.47, 354.02 and 233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.47, 354.02 and 233.07 is: 321.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.47 : 354.02 = 233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.47/354.02 = 233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.47x = 354.02 × 233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.47x = 82,510.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,510.28/256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.72

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