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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.84, 385.26 and 232.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.84, 385.26 and 232.81 is: 349.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.84 : 385.26 = 232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.84/385.26 = 232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.84x = 385.26 × 232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.84x = 89,692.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,692.38/256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.22

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