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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.78, 354.73 and 237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.78, 354.73 and 237.34 is: 327.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.78 : 354.73 = 237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.78/354.73 = 237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.78x = 354.73 × 237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.78x = 84,189.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,189.84/256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.87

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