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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.91, 385.02 and 231.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.91, 385.02 and 231.62 is: 347.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.91 : 385.02 = 231.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.91/385.02 = 231.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.91x = 385.02 × 231.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.91x = 89,176.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,176.41/256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.12

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