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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.28, 383.89 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.28, 383.89 and 247.12 is: 370.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.28 : 383.89 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.28/383.89 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.28x = 383.89 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.28x = 94,865.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,865.78/256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.16

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