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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.84, 354.72 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.84, 354.72 and 235 is: 324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.84 : 354.72 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.84/354.72 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.84x = 354.72 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.84x = 83,359.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,359.20/256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.56

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