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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.58, 354.12 and 234.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.58, 354.12 and 234.71 is: 323.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.58 : 354.12 = 234.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.58/354.12 = 234.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.58x = 354.12 × 234.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.58x = 83,115.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,115.51/256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.93

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