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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.23, 498.32 and 256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.23, 498.32 and 256.34 is: 353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.23 : 498.32 = 256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.23/498.32 = 256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.23x = 498.32 × 256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.23x = 127,739.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,739.35/361.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.62

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