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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.56, 353.16 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.56, 353.16 and 237.12 is: 326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.56 : 353.16 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.56/353.16 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.56x = 353.16 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.56x = 83,741.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,741.30/256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.40

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