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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.19, 382.43 and 237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.19, 382.43 and 237.96 is: 355.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.19 : 382.43 = 237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.19/382.43 = 237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.19x = 382.43 × 237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.19x = 91,003.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,003.64/256.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.23

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