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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.48, 384.42 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.48, 384.42 and 235.96 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.48 : 384.42 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.48/384.42 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.48x = 384.42 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.48x = 90,707.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,707.74/256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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