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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 385.01 and 243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 385.01 and 243.34 is: 365.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 385.01 = 243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/385.01 = 243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 385.01 × 243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 93,688.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,688.33/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.77

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