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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.28, 385.02 and 241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.28, 385.02 and 241.70 is: 363.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.28 : 385.02 = 241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.28/385.02 = 241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.28x = 385.02 × 241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.28x = 93,059.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,059.33/256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.12

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