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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.70, 385.25 and 234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.70, 385.25 and 234.02 is: 351.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.70 : 385.25 = 234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.70/385.25 = 234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.70x = 385.25 × 234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.70x = 90,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,153.11/256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.21

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