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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.54, 385.26 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.54, 385.26 and 235.06 is: 353.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.54 : 385.26 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.54/385.26 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.54x = 385.26 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.54x = 90,559.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,559.22/256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.00

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