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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.80, 354.65 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.80, 354.65 and 238.38 is: 329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.80 : 354.65 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.80/354.65 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.80x = 354.65 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.80x = 84,538.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,538.95/256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.20

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