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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.76, 354.32 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.76, 354.32 and 235.84 is: 325.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.76 : 354.32 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.76/354.32 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.76x = 354.32 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.76x = 83,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,561.65/256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.45

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